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INDONESIA MARKS 10,000+ VOTES !
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IN THIS ISSUE
FORESTRYMORATORIUM, EXTENDED
DISABILITY&CHILDREN
NUTRITION CHAMPIONAWARDS 2013
ILOs EMMA ALLEN: INDONESIA LABOUR
TRENDS
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: OUTCOME OF ASEAN & UN
WORKSHOP ON CONFLICT PREVENTION
CAREERS: YOUNG PROFESSIONAL EXAM 2013
REGIONAL FOCUS: FIGHTING MALARIAIN NTT
UNVs WENDY SHAPIRO:VOLUNTEERING & SKILLS
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Jakarta -At a recent National Workshop on
Indonesias Moratorium hosted by the United
Nations, noted Indonesian ecologist, Dr. SonyaDewi, likened the forestry moratorium to a durian.
She spoke of its polarising effect. People either
love it or hate it. While at first glance, it may
appear difficult and prickly, when broken apart, it
can yield nutritous and beneficial sustenance.
The durian alone cannot provide for our
sustanence. It neither covers all required
nutrition, and each of us have preferences for or
against it. Equally, there is no silver bullet that
can please all stakeholders and addressin one
fell swoopthe dynamism and complexities of
balancing economic growth and environmentalsustainability with social protection and equity.
Reaching resolution and compromise acceptable
to myriad sectors takes time, hard work, and an
openness to accomodate other perspectives. We
may all generally agree that we want progress or
improvement, but we may not all agree on what
that means, or the process through which we
arrive at better. In the past two years, Indonesia
has made tremendous progress in establishing a
process to structure these discussions and arrive
at a meaningful, shared solution.
The value of the Indonesian process and its
relevance to international negotiations is reflected
by the countrys simultaneous leadership of the
same on a global front, through President
Yudhoyonos position as Co-Chair of the UN High
Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development
Agenda.
Indonesia & Environmental Sustainability: Walking the Talk?
FORESTRYMORATORIUM, EXTENDED:Above, forest cleared by logging.
Below, excerpts from an Op-ed recently published in The Jakarta Post by Satya Tripathi, Director of
the United Nations Office for REDD+ Coordination in Indonesia (UNORCID)
The Presidents extension of the moratorium for two
more years affords Indonesia and, indeed, the
global community, both the time and themomentum to fundamentally shift, together, how
we operate and allocate natural resources in a more
sustainable and equitable manner.
We must also ensure the solutions that arise
continue to be derived from inclusive, fair
processes that give all of us a stake in our shared
future. In this area, the recent verdict of the
Constitutional Court that effectively separates
forests long occupied by traditional communities
from classification as state forests. The implications
of this historic verdict will, no doubt, take time to
filter through the system. Most notable among theimplications will be in resolving and affirming
contested tenurial rights. The verdict also contains
the potential for empowering the rights of forest
based communities to become more substantively
engaged in sustainable forest management and
supporting productivity gains for smallholders.
President Yudhoyonos decision to extend the
moratorium for the next two years strengthens
Indonesias leadership role at a number of key
global negotiations. It does so by demonstrating
through actions, not merely words, that this countryis walking the walk on global environmental issues
and not merey talking the talk. The unambiguous
evolution of Indonesian policy on managing its
natural resources and its environment since
UNFCCC CoP 13 in Bali has been very well noted
globally. In doing so the nations credibility and
standing as a leading nation of the world has
equally been enhanced immeasurably.
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"Think, Eat, Save: Reduce Your Foodprint is the global
theme launched for World Environment Day 2013.
In Jakarta the Ministry of Environment and other partners
will hold a four-day exhibition Pekan Lingkungan Indonesia2013 (30 May-2 June) at the Jakarta Convention Centre
(JCC). UNIC Jakarta will be involved in a media seminar on
the Clean up the Worldmovement on 3 June in Pancoran,
South Jakarta.For additional activities, including in locations such as
Depok, Bogor, Semarang, Medan, Denpasar, Purwokerto,
see http://www.unep.org/wed/activities/
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2013
Change your behaviour and consumption
patterns to preserve the environment
Do you know anyone in Indonesia who has transformed thinking
and action on nutrition?
The Transform Nutrition Research Programme Consortium is
inviting nominations to recognise any individual who has had
significant success in transforming thinking or action on
nutrition, at national or local levels.
The global search is on for unsung heroes of nutrition
individuals who are innovating or influencing and whose work
has started to make a real difference.
www.transformnutrition.org/nutrition-champions-awards-2013/
NUTRITION CHAMPIONS AWARDS 2013
New York/Jakarta- The United Nations is opening itsapplication process for the annual Young ProfessionalProgramme (YPP) Examination for 2013.
The YPP examination -- which is held worldwide is open toqualified Indonesian nationals in 2013 -- tests substantiveknowledge, analytical thinking, drafting abilities, as well asawareness of international affairs.
Applicants must choose on one out of the following five jobfamilies for the exam: Administration, Finance, Legal Affairs,Public Information, and Statistics.
Applications must be submitted online, through Inspira.https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCE
Legal Affairs,
Statistics:8 July - 5 September 2013
Administration, Finance
Public Information:3 June - 1 August 2013
Arwinda joined UN headquarters from
Indonesia through the 2003 exam
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME EXAM 2013
Kids from Tanah Merah Kindergarden in North
Jakarta enjoy their milk
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What was the theme of the ILO report this year?This year's theme is "working towards sustainable growth
with equity". Employment is an important intersection
that brings together economic, social and environmentalobjectives. Sustainable employment is about improving
the condition of the average worker by guaranteeing his
health and dignity while taking into account the
environmental concern. Furthermore, the ILO promotes
equality of income and opportunities amongst genders
and ethnicities.
Indonesias economic performance over the last
decade has been impressive. How has this affected
the national labour market?
A stronger economy allows for better employmentopportunities. Over one million new jobs were created
between August 2011 and August 2012. Unemployment
has steadily declined while educational attainment is
rising. As more people move to live in cities, the service
sector continues to grow along with the manufacturing
industry, while less people are working in agriculture. At
the same time part-time employment is on the rise,
representing almost 20% of the active workforce, and is
playing an important role in expanding employment
opportunities in the Indonesian economy.
What problems is Indonesias labour marketfacing? Is it all a positive picture?Economic growth has been unevenly distributed inIndonesia. Three urgent issues must be addressed:
workers vulnerability, wage inequality and youthunemployment. Vulnerable workers typically work inthe informal economy and lack decent working
conditions. They have inadequate earnings, lowproductivity and working conditions that can
undermine workers fundamental rights. On the whole,
wages have increased, but the gap between averagewages and minimum wages has narrowed. Womenare also paid less than men and much of this pay gapcan be attributed towards discrimination. The
challenge now is ensuring that Indonesias growth is
translated into sustained improvements in livelihoods.
What aspect of your research did you find mostcaptivating?
Inequality and vulnerability are particular areas ofinterest to me. This year I focused a lot on gender.
Indonesian women are paid 30 percent less than menand they are much more likely to be 'vulnerable
workers'. Women are also vulnerable workers fordifferent reasons than men. Women are three timesmore likely than men to be considered vulnerable
workers due to their status as family workers, whilemen are more likely in vulnerable employment due to
casual or own-account work. As it is much harder totransition from being a family worker to other work thatis outside of the family unit, the gender dimension of
vulnerable employment in Indonesia requiresparticular attention from policy makers.
ILO: Working towards Sustainable Growth with EquityQ and A withEmma Allen, principal author of the ILOs most recent report on labour trends in Indonesia.
Employment in the manufacturing sector
has been growing rapidly and is now higher (in
terms of percentage and number) than it has
been in over a decade.
Emma Allen
ILO Indonesia
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Joint activities on Conflict Prevention and Preventive Diplomacy Proposed
Jakarta A two-day ASEAN-UN workshop in April culminated with concrete proposals on jointcollaborative activities between the two organizations.
Participants in Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Conflict Prevention and PreventiveDiplomacy, examined various cases of conflict prevention and preventive diplomacy in theSoutheast Asian region and beyond, and discussed ways and means to strengthen the ASEAN-UNpartnership in peace and security. The event, opened in Jakarta by Foreign Minister Marty
Natalegawa, ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh and UN Under-Secretary-General VijayNambiar was attended by senior government officials from ASEAN countries, experts from ASEANstrategic think tanks, ASEAN Secretariat officials and senior officials from the United Nations.
The outcome document adopted at the end of the two-day talks proposed the establishment of a"new dedicated joint programme" between ASEAN and the UN for the duration of 2013-2014 forthe purpose of the implementation of the ASEAN-UN Comprehensive Partnership, and identifiedspecific joint activities that could be conducted under the joint programme.
Activities highlighted for ASEAN-UN collaboration included, among others, assistance to theupcoming ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR), strengthening the capacities of the
ASEAN Member States and the ASEAN Secretariat in early warning, good offices, mediation andconciliation, an engagement between the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and the UN, and the
drawing up of a roster of ASEAN experts and eminent persons which could be of interest andbenefit not only to the government and people of ASEAN, but also to the United Nations.
HAND IN HAND
ASEAN SG Le
Luong Minh,
Indonesian FM
MartyNatalegawa and
UN USG Vijay
Nambiar (fourth,
fifth and sixth
from left
respectively,
front row) hand
over the
proceedings
after the
opening
ceremony at
Gedung
Pancasila
We all feel the urgent need for more effective conflict prevention and preventive diplomacy. As a way
of creating a culture of peace, ASEAN has launched the ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation in
Jakarta which is aimed at conducting activities that are related to conflict prevention, management and
conflict resolution.
--Marty Natalegawa,
Foreign Minister of the Republic of Indonesia
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: ASEAN-UN TALKS
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Build Skills and Self-Confidence through Volunteerism
What is volunteerism and what role does
UNV play in it?
Volunteerism is the spir i t of mutual
cooperation, the glue that keeps together a
society and as essential as air for a community.
In 2001 the UN launched the first ever
Volunteer Day. Ten years later volunteerism
has finally been recognized as a fundamental
part of the development agenda. People
conceive of development as governmental or
international programs that trickle down from
top decision-makers; in contrast, UNV
promotes a grassroots level approach, staying
in touch with people and trying to connect local
communities with the larger forces that will
shape their future.
This is why UNV is a unique program. We have a database of over 30,000
qualified individuals who are willing to lend their skills and time to work on
a variety of projects, including the MDGs.
What is your vision for UNVs work in Indonesia?
UNV Indonesia will continue to advocate with the Indonesian
Government for the recognition of the special status of volunteers and the
provision of funds to support their initiatives nationwide.
At the same time, we want more discussion on the forms and kind of
volunteerism that is most needed; all this while striving to enliven adialogue with local communities. The people are our focus and technology
is there to listen. We are confident we will be able to make the difference
that will foster change which is needed.
How can I join UNV?
Everyone can join UNV initiatives by consulting the website www.unv.org.
In Indonesia we have implemented the Youth Volunteers Program, which
combines national and international volunteers with UN agencies on the
ground for a maximum period of one year. Age is irrelevant and we
encourage everyone to sing up online. We also have an online volunteer
service for those wishing to work from home that can be accessed at
http://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en/index.html.
Are there other opportunities for volunteerism outside UNV?
Volunteerism is helping others in your community and the chance to make
a difference and spark change is always there. Internationally, one of the
best volunteer opportunities in Asia is offered by the ASEAN Youth
Volunteer Programme launched in 2012 which links together the youths
of Southeast Asian nations through a program of exchange.
Q and A with Wendy Shapiro, Programme Officer for UN Volunteers in indonesia
Volunteers bring school materials to
the children of Demaisi, Minyambou,
West Papua
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UNICEF: Fighting the threat of Malaria in Sumba
With help from UNICEF, kids like Eta (center, with red
shorts and shirt) are being treated and saved
Sumba - Malaria cases in Indonesia have been
reduced by 50% in the last ten years, but stillmalaria is a serious disease that needs to bescared of. 300,000 people need to suffer frommalaria every year, and 4,000 of them are fatal.Those cases are mostly happening in Easternprovinces of Indonesia, includes Nusa TenggaraTimur. 100,000 of malaria cases occur amongchildren, and that happened to Eta, a 6-year-oldchild in Nusa Tenggara Timur.
The doctor confirmed that she was infectedmalaria falciparum - one of the worst kinds ofmalaria that attacks the brain - and which
nearly took her life. "I thought she was going todie," said Deborah, Eta's mother, recalling howhorrible she felt that night. The doctor thengave her a treatment with anti-malaria tabletcalled Artemisin Combination Therapy (ACT) inwhich he said if taken accordingly, she wouldbe in good condition again.
After Etas treatment was completed, she wastaken back to the health centre to be tested onceagain. The results shows that the malaria parasiteswere no longer detected in Etas body and it madeher mother really happy.
As this is still a common story for many mothers inNusa Tenggara Timur and other Eastern parts ofIndonesia, UNICEF and its partners have madecritical efforts in order to fight and eradicate thedisease in Indonesia. Such efforts are made byensuring the availability of both insecticide bednets in endemic areas to protect every singlepeople and ACT drug treatment to preventsmortality and stops further spread of malariaparasites. All the efforts are called into service sothat there is no more mothers like Deborah andchild like Eta who have to suffer from the horrible
sickness.
"Malaria is not only a responsibility of government, but it is also our responsibility; theresponsibility of all Indonesian citizens."
- Dr.NafisahMboiIndonesia's Minister of Health
For more information on fighting Malaria, visitwww.dukungunicef.org
REGIONAL FOCUS: NUSA TENGGARA TIMUR
Eta looks on as her second blood test is taken
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Jakarta - UNICEFs annual State of the Worlds Children
report this year focuses on children with disabilities.
UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake launches this
years report on 30 May in Vietnam, together with a
number of local and international partners.
UNICEF Indonesia is organizing a national launch on thesame day in Jakarta, in collaboration with the Ministry of
Social Affairs.
As part of the launch, UNICEF will hold a press
conference involving the Minister of Social
Affairs, Dr. Salim Segaf Al Jufrie, UNICEF
Representative Angela Kearney and a young
Indonesian, who despite living with a disability,
has demonstrated outstanding capacities.
One of the key findings of research done for the
report is that in many countries there is not
enough information available on the living
conditions of children with disabilities and the
challenges they face in their daily lives .
However, it is clear that many lack adequate
access to education and proper health care,
leaving them among the most vulnerable
children in the world. The full potential of
children with disabilities is being limited by
social attitudes that focus on what these
children cannot do, rather than on what they can
offer. Often, children with disabilities are simply
invisible, because they are hidden away in
institutions.
CHILDREN AND DISABILITY
UNESCO and Mayors for the Social Inclusion of Persons with DisabilitiesYogyakarta- At the Sultans Palace in Yogyakarta,
UNESCO recently led its first inter-municipality
meeting with mayors from across Indonesia. The aim
was to spread awareness of disability issues so that
local disability services can be improved and disable
persons can be better included in society.Indonesian law protects and provides social support
for disabled people. As in other parts of the world,
the law is not sufficient to protect disabled people
f rom socia l st igma, marg ina l izat ion and
discrimination. To amend this state of affairs,Indonesia ratified the United Nations Convention on
the Rights of Disabled People (UNCRPD) in 2011.
The Convention is seen as a human rights
instrument to foster legislative and social change,
promoting a gradual shift in understanding and
perception of disabilities. Disabled people should
not be the passive recipients of charity; rather, they
should be considered citizens entitled to rights and
adequate services and as integral members of
Indonesias social fabric.
UNESCO Regional Office has already carried out
other inter-municipality meetings in Makassar,
Aceh and soon in Banjarmasin. Along with the
training of local officials, UNESCO is working
closely with Disabled Peoples Organizations,
NGOs and the National Parliament.
Children with disabilities play together in a modified
Physical Education session at SLBD Negeri Pasuruan,
East Java.
DISABILITIES: STATE OF THE WORLDS CHILDREN
Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X (center), Yogya
Mayor Haryati Suyuti (left), and UNESCO
Director Hubert Gijzen
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30 May! :HLP on Post-2015 Development Agenda submits report to! UN Secretary-General! : State of the Worlds Children: Children with Disabilities! Launch, UNICEF, at Ministry of Social AffairsJUNE
Early June! : UNDP Papua Human Development Index Report Launch! : World Environment Day events, including Pekan Lingkungan! Indonesia 2013 (30 May-2 June) in Jakarta! : Gol-Cluster Joint Contingency Plan Review Workshop! (UNOCHA)! : UNPDF DM/Resilience Working Group Monthly Meeting! (UNOCHA)3 June! :YPPExam applications for Administration, Finance! Public Information:! :Ministry of Environment Gerakan Indonesia BersihMedia! Forum10 June! :Costing of Critical Enablers workshop (UNAIDS)11 June! :Press Conference of UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate! Housing Raquel Rolnik14 June! :Mid-Term Review of High-Level Meeting Targets (UNAIDS)! : World Blood Donor Day (WHO)20 June! : World Refugee Day (UNHCR)26 June! : UNCTAD World Investment Report 2013JULY
7 July ! : International Day of Cooperatives11 July ! : World Population Day (UNFPA)18 July ! : Nelson Mandela International Day22 July ! : AJI-UNICEF Media Awards23 July ! :National Childrens Day (UNICEF)28 July! :World Hepatitis Day (WHO)30 July ! : International Day of Friendship (UNESCO)AUGUST
15-16 August! :International Conference of Anti-Corruption (UNODC)17 August! :Youth Film Festival on Strategy of Corruption Prevention and! Eradication (UNODC)
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