The Faculty of Law at Diponegoro University conducted an online Visiting Lecturer event on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. The event, themed “Combating Violence Against Women: A Legal Perspective,” was held on the Zoom platform. The main speaker was Prof. Datin Dr. Raihanah Abdullah from the Department of Shariah and Law at the Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya. The moderator for the event was Aisyah Ayu Musyafah, S.H., M.Kn, who facilitated discussions between the speakers and participants.
Prof. Raihanah emphasized during the event that violence against women is a serious problem that has been addressed both nationally and internationally. She stressed the importance of the law as a tool for eliminating violence against women and emphasized the need for a strong legal framework that is consistently enforced. By strengthening laws, ensuring access to justice, and promoting collaboration between legal and social services, we can create a safe and empowered future for women.
The event was engaging, with students and lecturers actively participating in question and answer sessions, exchanging opinions, and sharing experiences related to efforts against violence against women.