Jakarta, July 26 -- Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister (PPPA), Arifah Fauzi, underscored the importance of providing safe, healthy environments and adequate time for children to play, emphasizing that these are fundamental rights that must be upheld.

"Providing safe and healthy spaces and time for children to play is part of fulfilling their basic rights. National Children's Day is not just a time for celebration but also an opportunity for all of us to ensure that every Indonesian child -- without exception -- feels valued, heard, and protected. The state must be present to guarantee the right to play, to learn, and to grow to their full potential," Fauzi noted in a statement released in Jakarta on Friday.

The minister m...