FIB Unpad Strengthens the Implementation of SDG 5 through Protection Programs and Gender Equality Education
The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Padjadjaran continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting SDG 5 on gender equality through various protection, assistance, and educational programs. One such effort was the launch of the “Halo Bu Dekan” service in April 2022, a dedicated channel for students and academic staff to report suspected cases of discrimination or sexual violence on campus, which directly aligns with SDG targets 5.1 and 5.2. This service emphasizes the confidentiality of reporters’ identities, the provision of safe spaces, and access to consultation and assistance facilities, ensuring that those who report do not feel isolated in the process.
As awareness and the number of reports increased, Universitas Padjadjaran strengthened its measures by establishing the Task Force for the Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence (Satgas PPKS), mandated directly by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. This task force is responsible for following up on reports, conducting investigations, and providing recommendations for case handling. In 2023 and 2024, the Satgas PPKS at Unpad added more personnel to ensure that cases could be addressed more swiftly and comprehensively, as reported by various national media. The task force has also built close collaboration with faculties, including FIB, to strengthen victim support systems.
Beyond structural measures, the Satgas PPKS Unpad and FIB have actively conducted public education efforts, such as socializing the reporting service at FIB since 2022 and organizing discussion forums involving students, lecturers, and academic staff to raise awareness. These activities not only provide the academic community with legal and policy knowledge but also instill perspectives on gender justice and the importance of fostering a culture of mutual respect on campus. This represents a strong implementation of SDG target 5.5.
This commitment was further reinforced during the 2025 Faculty of Cultural Sciences Student Orientation (PMB), where the Chair of Satgas PPKS Unpad and Head of the English Literature Study Program, Dr. Ari Jogaiswara Adipurwawidjana, M.A., served as the keynote speaker in a special session. On this occasion, Ari emphasized the importance of new students understanding reporting mechanisms and the role of the task force in providing protection. He also reassured students that they should not worry about their identities being disclosed, as confidentiality remains a core principle in handling cases. The session became a key moment in embedding early awareness that the campus is a safe space, free from discrimination and violence.
The presence of the “Halo Bu Dekan” program at the faculty level, reinforced by the work of Satgas PPKS Unpad at the university level, proves that FIB and Unpad are committed to building a higher education ecosystem that is safe, inclusive, and gender-just. Through consistent educational and assistance activities from 2022 to 2025, FIB Unpad has directly contributed to the achievement of SDG 5, particularly in ensuring equal access for women and men, eliminating forms of discrimination, and creating a learning environment that supports the realization of quality education.
Thurfah Mahira Ahnaf
