Focus and Scope

Focus

Indonesian Journal of Child Law and Gender Issues (IJCG) emphasizes interdisciplinary studies on child law and gender issues, with a particular interest in the policies, regulations, and legal practices relevant to child protection, gender justice, and equality in Indonesia. Indonesian Journal of Child Law and Gender Issues (IJCG) examines the legal, social, political, and cultural dimensions that shape the experiences of children and women, fostering critical discussions and solutions tailored to Indonesian contexts.

Objectives

  1. Promoting Gender Equality and Justice:

    • Provide a platform for critical analysis of Indonesian laws and policies addressing gender disparities.

    • Advocate for reforms that promote gender equity in Indonesia’s legal, social, and economic systems.

  2. Enhancing Child Protection Frameworks:

    • Contribute to the development of laws and policies safeguarding children’s rights within Indonesia’s cultural and social contexts.

    • Explore legal mechanisms for addressing child abuse, neglect, trafficking, and exploitation in Indonesia.

  3. Fostering Interdisciplinary Dialogue:

    • Encourage collaboration across disciplines to provide holistic insights into Indonesia-specific gender and child law issues.

    • Integrate perspectives from sociology, psychology, public policy, and human rights into Indonesian legal scholarship.

  4. Advancing Public Awareness and Advocacy:

    • Educate Indonesian stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, and the public, on the importance of gender and child rights.

    • Promote innovative legal practices that empower vulnerable populations within Indonesia.

Scope

  1. Child Law in Indonesia

    • Explores the protection of children's rights, juvenile justice systems, educational policies, and child protection laws.
    • Analyzes the application and implications of international conventions on children’s rights within Indonesia.

  2. Gender Issues and Law

    • Investigates policies and legal frameworks promoting gender equality and addressing gender-based violence.
    • Critiques regulations aimed at combating discrimination against women and girls while examining the evolving role of women in law and society.

  3. Protection of Children and Women within the Indonesian Legal System

    • Examines the roles of state institutions, non-governmental organizations, and civil society in protecting children and women.
    • Includes evaluations of government policies and initiatives to strengthen protection efforts.

  4. Case Studies and Legal Practices

    • Presents in-depth case studies and analyses of legal practices related to child protection and gender equality in Indonesia.
    • Evaluates the effectiveness of legal policies and their practical implementation.

  5. Cultural and Social Influence on Child Rights and Gender Equality

    • Analyzes how cultural norms, traditions, and social structures influence the enforcement of children’s rights and gender equality.
    • Explores strategies to address cultural challenges within legal and policy frameworks.

  6. Legal Education for Child Protection and Gender Equality

    • Examines the role of legal education in fostering awareness of child protection and gender equality.
    • Focuses on developing curricula for legal practitioners, policymakers, and the public to enhance understanding and advocacy in these areas.

Indonesian Journal of Child Law and Gender Issues (IJCG) welcomes research articles, literature reviews, and analytical papers that contribute to understanding, problem-solving, and development of legal policies related to children and gender issues in Indonesia. It seeks to promote a deeper understanding of these critical topics and inform the development of effective legal policies and practices.