Jakarta, March 8 -- Indonesia's minister for women's empowerment and child protection called for stronger legal protections for domestic workers, most of whom are women and often face vulnerable working conditions with limited safeguards.

Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifah Fauzi said domestic workers play a crucial role in supporting family welfare and the broader economy but frequently remain overlooked in labor protections.

"Equality is not just a goal; it is the foundation of a nation's progress. Today reminds us that we must break down structural barriers that hold women back, especially domestic workers," Fauzi said in Jakarta on Sunday.

She made the remarks as Indonesia marked International Women's Day, whic...