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The Indonesian Embassy in The Hague in collaboration with the Indonesian Student Association (PPI) Eindhoven held a webinar with the theme “Women in Science: Promoting and Empowering Women Scientist to Change the World” on October 1. In his opening remarks for the webinar, Indonesian Ambassador to the Netherlands, Mayerfas, reiterated that Indonesia's efforts in empowering women exist at every level, either nationally, regionally or globally. For Indonesia, investing in women means investing in human rights.  The main speakers ere Deputy Director General of the Anti-Chemical Weapons Organization (OPCW), Ambassador Odette Melono. She emphasized the importance of openness in providing equal opportunities for women to gain access, especially in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. OPCW acknowledges the openness and changes made to provide access to women, both in technical organs and policy makers in OPCW.

Commemorating the tragedy of the sinking of the KRI Nanggala 402 submarine, the British Navy Submarine Community led by Commodore James Perks CBE, held a wreath laying ceremony. The memorial was held at the National Submarine War Memorial, London on 7 October. The event was attended by Indonesian Ambassador to England, Desra Percaya and Assistant Indonesian Defense Attache, Major Pas Fajrun Shodiq. At the event, Chairman of the ‘We Remember Submariners foundation’, Ian Atkinson was also present. The We Remember Submariners is the only foundation in the UK that provides assistance to submarine crews worldwide. The series of commemorative agendas began with a ceremony to honor the 53 crew members of the KRI Nanggala 402 submarine and ended with the laying of remembrance poppies. Afterwards, the placard was handed over to Ambassador Desra Percaya, as a symbol of deep sympathy for the ranks of the British Navy for the tragedy that befell KRI Nanggala.