Empowering Women in Politics through Women's Political Organization

Abstract

This paper examines the role of women in the political sphere through The Indonesian Political Women's Caucus or KPPI as a woman's organization of political activists who want to ensure that the democratic process in Indonesia will fulfill, protect and guarantee women's rights, including in the political sphere. This study revealed existence of West Java KPPI and political struggle them. The data collection techniques were carried out with in-depth interview and literature study. The result show that the aim of KPPI is to create a democratic and just Indonesia, by strengthening women's political position and role, through the struggle for the fulfillment of women's rights, especially in the political field. KPPI was trying to fight for the rights and aspirations of women through called on the government to pay attention and facilitate the implementation of the policy of 30% representation of women in politics and also encourages political parties to build "political will" and alignments with the affirmative movement. The activities of KPPI’s programs are carried out through independent programs and collaborative programs with partners. Therefore, KPPI was carried out in providing awareness and preparing female human resources who until now were marginalized, especially in political