Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Foreign Minister Bob Carr Sunday announced around three million women would be assisted with jobs, family planning and increased protection against domestic violence as part of a $60m aid program in Indonesia, including in rural and remote settlements, according to the Australian Embassy in its official website here on Monday.
"Indonesia continues to make strong progress in women's rights, education and jobs," Senator Carr said.
He said that nearly half of all school students are girls, and more women than men are enrolled in universities.
"But there's more to be done, especially in rural and eastern Indonesia where female literacy, income and reproductive health are poor," the foreign minister said.
He said that the contrasts with Australia are stark an Indonesian woman is 30 times more likely to die in childbirth, than her Australian counterpart.(DWA/T007)
Australia Provides Aid For Indonesian Women
Pewarta : 16 Juli 2012 16:01 WIB
