"The revision of the Election Law is an important momentum to ensure a regulatory structure that protects women and encourages more equal political participation," said Hurriyah, Director of the University of Indonesia's Political Science Center (Puskapol UI), in Depok on Thursday.
He stated that through a policy brief compiled based on research results from the University of Indonesia's Political Science Research Center (Puskapol UI), his team recommended two strategic steps to ensure that the revision of the Election Law truly supports inclusive and gender-equal democracy.
First, he said, strengthening gender affirmation, by strengthening affirmative policies within party management, namely including a minimum of 30 percent at the national, provincial, and district/city levels, as well as in the membership of election organizing institutions by changing the phrase "paying attention" to include 30 percent female representation.
In addition, according to him, it is also necessary to implement a pure zipper system and distribute at least 30 percent of female candidates in electoral districts.
"Provide incentives for compliant parties and sanctions for non-compliant ones. Establish a minimum three-year requirement for party membership and cadre training for legislative candidates," he said.
