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December

UN Security Council Extends UNDOF Mandate in Golan Heights Until June 2025

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Israeli troops are seen near the buffer zone fence on the eastern side of the Golan Heights on December 10, 2024. (ANTARA/Xinhua/Chen Junqing)

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20
December

Minister of Communications: Mothers Play a Key Role in Regulating Children's Internet Usage

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VOInews, Jakarta: Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs (Menkomdigi) Meutya Hafid emphasized that mothers play a crucial role in regulating children’s internet usage. During a dialogue session marking Mother’s Day titled "#Herstory: Women and Mothers in the Digital Era Towards a Global Jakarta" at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Meutya highlighted the importance of mothers’ contributions in guiding children to use digital technology wisely.
 
“The rapid advancement of technology requires wise and prudent leadership, and mothers are the primary leaders within the home,” Meutya stated. She underscored that mothers hold a strategic role in teaching children how to use the internet in a balanced manner, preventing technology from becoming either a harmful influence on their growth or a threat.
 
Meutya noted that if internet use is not properly monitored, technology—initially intended to be a helpful tool—could instead become a source of harm. Therefore, mothers must enforce restrictions on internet access, including regulating screen time and ensuring a balance between digital activities and other pursuits such as reading books or outdoor play.
 
She also pointed out that several countries have already implemented such restrictions to protect children from the negative impacts of the internet. In Indonesia, the government is currently working to develop effective regulations to manage internet access for children. However, while these regulatory frameworks are still being refined, mothers are urged to play an active role in regulating internet usage within their own households.
 
Citing President Prabowo Subianto’s message during the APEC forum, Meutya stressed the need for wise and adaptive leadership in the face of rapid technological progress. According to Meutya, digital literacy and responsible technology use are not only essential for national leaders and society but also for household leaders—particularly mothers.
 
Further, Meutya argued that mothers bear a significant responsibility in ensuring that their children remain connected to the digital world in a safe and healthy manner. This approach aligns with the government’s efforts to position Jakarta as a global city that leverages technology for progress while safeguarding local values and family principles.
 
By emphasizing mothers’ roles in guiding children’s internet use, Meutya hopes to foster a generation that grows with a more informed understanding of technology, while simultaneously avoiding the risks posed by the internet. This approach aims to strengthen the family’s role in nurturing a balanced, adaptive, and digitally literate generation in the digital age.
 
Source: Antara
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20
December

President Prabowo Subianto Meets Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar, Strengthening Religious and Educational Ties

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VOInews, Cairo: During his state visit to Egypt, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held a crucial meeting with Grand Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the esteemed leader of Al-Azhar, at Mashiaket Al-Azhar in Cairo on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. This encounter marks a significant step in bolstering religious relations and deepening educational cooperation between Indonesia and Egypt—two nations bound by a long-standing and robust historical connection. The visit further underscores both countries’ commitment to promoting peace and interfaith harmony on a global scale.
 
Upon his arrival at Mashiaket Al-Azhar, President Prabowo was warmly welcomed by Grand Sheikh Al-Tayeb and a distinguished group of prominent Egyptian scholars. His presence at this revered institution symbolizes not only the enduring friendship between Indonesia and Al-Azhar but also reflects the longstanding educational ties, with Al-Azhar having served as a beacon of learning for thousands of Indonesian students over the decades.
 
During the subsequent meeting, President Prabowo and Grand Sheikh Al-Tayeb engaged in in-depth discussions focusing on enhancing educational collaboration and interfaith outreach between the two nations. This dialogue is expected to reinforce the historical bonds that have long characterized Indonesia’s relationship with Al-Azhar, an institution renowned not only for its academic excellence but also as a global hub for promoting unity and religious tolerance.
 
This visit marks the second encounter between President Prabowo and Grand Sheikh Al-Tayeb, following a previous meeting in Indonesia last July. Such consistent engagements highlight the ongoing commitment to fostering cross-cultural and interreligious dialogue, which remains central to both countries’ shared vision of peace and mutual understanding.
 
Indonesia and Egypt have long enjoyed a profound partnership, with Al-Azhar standing as a cornerstone in the realm of educational and religious cooperation. President Prabowo emphasized the critical role Al-Azhar continues to play in shaping a generation of Indonesians committed to promoting tolerance, understanding, and respect across faiths.
 
The visit also reinforces the two nations’ collective resolve to advance global peace and stability. Both leaders expressed a shared commitment to intensifying cooperation in the realms of education and religious discourse, aimed at nurturing a future generation that embraces mutual respect and harmonious coexistence.
 
In the course of the meeting, President Prabowo was accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya and Indonesia’s Ambassador to Cairo, Lutfi Rauf. The presence of these key officials underscores Indonesia’s steadfast support for strengthening bilateral ties with Egypt, particularly in the spheres of religious affairs and education.
 
Source: www.presidenri.go.id
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17
December

Empowering BRIDGE Teachers in West Sumatra on GEDSI & Climate Change

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The Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE school partnerships program, together with officials from the West Sumatra Education and Religious Affairs Offices in Padang, West Sumatera. (Photo : Australian Embassy) - 

 

 

VOInews, Padang : Teachers and school leaders from the Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE school partnerships program, together with officials from the West Sumatra Education and Religious Affairs Offices, gathered for a workshop on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) and Climate Change Education on 11-12 December in Padang, West Sumatra.

The workshop aimed to equip educators from West Sumatra Province with the knowledge and skills required to support inclusive, environmentally-conscious learning environments.

“The BRIDGE program aims to build connections between Indonesian and Australian school communities, with Indonesian and Australian educators learning together to make their schools more inclusive and responsive to climate change,” said Chloe Ashbolt, Counsellor Public Affairs at the Australian Embassy Indonesia.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday December 16th 2024, the workshop included a panel discussion featuring teachers who are members of the Indonesian Disability Association (Perkumpulan Penyandang Disabilitas Indonesia), who shared GEDSI best practice in schools.

“Climate education often fails to consider the needs of people with disabilities,” said Cucu Saidah, Associate Consultant at CBM Global Disability Inclusion, and one of the speakers at the workshop.

“It is crucial to ensure that the needs of individuals with disabilities are considered when addressing the impacts of climate change.” Cucu added. 

The Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program has established 253 school partnerships between Indonesian and Australian schools since 2008. The BRIDGE program is funded by the Australian Government//VOI

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