The National Commission on Violence Against Women Prepares Legal Steps After Paula Verhoeven's Report About Baim Wong

Kapanlagi.com - The National Commission on Violence Against Women ensures that it will take firm and legally mandated steps after receiving a report of alleged violence experienced by Paula Verhoeven. The report was submitted directly by Paula along with her legal team on Wednesday (30/4/2025) at the office of the National Commission on Violence Against Women, Central Jakarta.

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Commissioner of the National Commission on Violence Against Women, Sundari, stated that they will soon send a clarification letter to the institutions and individuals related to the report, including the religious court.

"Yes, we will ask for clarification, as well as from other parties," Sundari said.

This step is a form of responsibility of the National Commission on Violence Against Women in providing protection and assistance to women victims of violence, whether physical, psychological, or other forms.

"The National Commission on Violence Against Women is about protection, so it also serves as a safe house for women who feel discriminated against or experience violence from anyone," she explained.

1. Three Forms of Alleged Violence by Baim Against Paula

According to Sundari, there are three forms of alleged violence that Paula reported in her complaint, namely physical, psychological, and economic violence. The Komnas team will conduct further studies to determine if there are other elements of violence.

"That's right, the violence in physical, psychological, and economic forms were all reported earlier," Sundari emphasized.

She explained that the allegation of economic violence is also an important concern, considering many women experience pressure due to not being provided with support or financial access within the household.

"Well, for Paula herself, we will look into it again, study it further, and assess how far this economic aspect that Paula refers to constitutes economic violence for her," said Sundari.

2. Check for Potential Discrimination

Sundari stated that the National Commission on Violence Against Women also considered the Supreme Court circular from 2017 in assessing the potential discrimination experienced by Paula during the judicial process. "According to the Supreme Court circular from 2017, there is a clause that requires attention to the vulnerabilities of women, especially from a gender perspective," she explained.

The National Commission on Violence Against Women emphasized that they will process Paula's report seriously and professionally. They are open to further studies if additional elements of violence are found beyond what has already been mentioned.

(kpl/aal/phi)