Overview

Indonesia still faces several significant issues as regards efforts to ensure the welfare of mothers and children. For example, birth rates, infant mortality and stunting remain high. Furthermore, provisions on the welfare of mothers and children that apply within Indonesia remain scattered across various legal frameworks and have yet to accommodate the needs and dynamics of the country’s many communities. In an effort to address this vital area, Indonesia’s House of Representatives has finally passed the long-awaited Bill on the Welfare of Mothers and Children During the First Thousand Days of Life Phase (Rancangan Undang-Undang Kesejahteraan Ibu dan Anak Pada Fase Seribu Hari Pertama – “KIA Bill”).[1]