todayWednesday, December 31, 2025
The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) visited the Ahmadiyah refugee camp in Transito, West Nusa Tenggara, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. This visit aimed to see firsthand the living conditions of the refugees, especially Ahmadiyah women who have lived in refugee situations for more than two decades.
In a dialogue with refugee communities, the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) heard about the experiences of Ahmadiyya women who face various forms of discrimination, both socially and economically, and in the fulfillment of basic rights. Refugee women are seen to face multiple vulnerabilities, ranging from limited access to services, a lack of safe spaces, to limited opportunities for personal development.
The discussion also highlighted the importance of community strengthening, especially for third-generation youth born and raised in refugee camps. This strengthening is seen as crucial for building resilience, empowerment, and hope for the future of young Ahmadi women and men who still live in uncertain conditions.
A representative of young Ahmadiyya refugee women expressed her sadness over the ongoing violence experienced by Ahmadiyya women. She said the situation is stifling, given that Ahmadiyya women continue to be victims of violence, including in public spaces.
“It’s sad to see how, during yesterday’s commemoration of Lajnah in Jakarta, women were still victims of violence by the authorities. They were pushed, even though they were carrying children,” she said during a dialogue with the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) at the Ahmadiyah refugee camp in Transito.
As a follow-up, the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) and young Ahmadiyah women will conduct outreach and campaigns to eliminate violence against women in vulnerable situations. These activities aim to strengthen understanding of women’s rights, forms of gender-based violence, and accessible protection and reporting mechanisms for refugee women.
Outreach and campaigns will be conducted through community discussions, peer-based education, and the dissemination of campaign messages contextualized to the lived experiences of Ahmadiyya women in refugee camps. The primary focus of these activities is to raise critical awareness of the multiple layers of violence and discrimination experienced by women in refugee settings, minority faiths, and socio-economic limitations.
Categories: Ahmadi Muslim Women (Lajna Imaillah), Ahmadis, Asia, Indonesia