Bill on Protection of Domestic Helpers Proof of State Presence for Common People

From the legislation process, the text or draft of the RUU PPRT was actually completed by Baleg in July 2020. Baleg has sent letters to House leaders three times asking for a schedule for a plenary meeting.

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Kustini (50) and Siti Aminah (40) work as housemaids in an apartment in Jakarta.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — It is time for the profession of domestic helper (PRT) to be recognized by the state so that these workers, who are mostly from poor families, feel they are protected by their own government. As a profession that supports productive families who work in various sectors, domestic workers are entitled to protection and state recognition for their role in the national economy.

Indonesian Women's Congress (Kowani) chairperson Giwo Rubianto Wiyogo confirmed in Jakarta on Monday (1/11/2021) that Kowani supported the ratification of the Protection of Domestic Workers Bill (RUU PPRT) as a form of state presence for the common people, as well as to provide certainty for employers. She hopes that the House of Representatives and the government will soon complete the deliberation of the bill.