Jakarta, May 2 -- Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga emphasized the need for all stakeholders to relentlessly fight for the genuine actualization of gender equality in Indonesia.

"Kartini has been our source of inspiration to unwaveringly strive to address challenges in our long journey towards gender equality. We need to continue to reflect on the fighting spirit of Kartini to not give up and keep fighting," Puspayoga noted in her ministry's statement received here on Thursday.

The minister made the statement during the celebration of Kartini Day in South Sumatra on April 30.

In her speech, Puspayoga affirmed that the Indonesian Constitution and a range of applicable laws guarantee equality and protect...