In a bid to confront the escalating crisis of sexual violence in Indonesia, the Intellectual Division of the Social Welfare Student Association (HMPS IKS) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga organized a public forum titled DISKOTIK — an acronym for “Diskusi Kolaborasi Terkait Isu Terkini,” or Collaborative Discussion on Current Issues. This edition, held on the third floor of the university’s Student Center, tackled the theme: “Unpacking Power Constellations and Threats in Sexual Violence: Awakening Awareness and Understanding the Core of the Issue.”

Open to students across disciplines, the forum aimed to deepen awareness of how power dynamics contribute to vulnerability and sexual violence, while fostering critical reflection to encourage cultural and behavioral change. The discussion featured Nur Azila, a noted gender activist, as the keynote speaker, and was moderated by student leader Wahab Amrulloh.

In his opening remarks, Wahab underscored the country’s alarming state. “Indonesia is facing a sexual violence emergency,” he said. “Victims range from children as young as five to university students. In recent weeks, the media has been saturated with harrowing reports of cases across the nation, with perpetrators ranging from powerful elites to everyday citizens.”

Taking the floor, Azila delivered a powerful indictment of systemic imbalances. “Sexual violence,” she asserted, “is any act that degrades, humiliates, harasses, or assaults someone’s body as a result of gender or power inequalities — leading to physical or psychological harm, reproductive health issues, and loss of personal safety and opportunity.”

She went on to emphasize that sexual assault is rarely isolated. “Rape often accompanies other crimes like robbery or even murder. It is not about sex — it is about power.”

Azila also offered practical guidance for supporting survivors. “Health and safety come first,” she explained. “And we must understand that healing is never linear — each survivor’s journey is different.” She encouraged participants to intervene when witnessing abuse: “Call it out. Protect the victim. Ask what they need.”

Her talk also addressed the intersectionality of vulnerability, survivors’ rights, and the pressing need to cultivate safe spaces in academic and community settings.

A lively Q&A followed, with students raising questions about the structural causes of sexual violence, how power relations exacerbate vulnerability, and effective models of response. The forum closed with a group photo and reflections on the urgency of building a campus environment free from harassment and abuse.

Organizers hope the discussion marks the beginning of sustained efforts to challenge silence, empower students, and ensure accountability in confronting sexual violence.

Sumber:https://sites.google.com/view/hmpsiksuinsuka/events/diskotik-2025?authuser=0