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Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister of Human Rights, Mugiyanto, has emphasized the importance of protecting children's freedom of expression following a student's opinion on the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in Kudus, Central Java.

During an audience with the Kudus District Government and coordination at vocational high school SMK Nurul Fatah on Thursday (April 23), Mugiyanto said the expression of opinion by a student named Arsya constitute constructive public participation.

"Freedom of expression is a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution and various international instruments. Therefore, the state is o...