PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The West Java Provincial Government through the Women's Empowerment, Child Protection, and Family Planning Service (DP3AKB) is strengthening cross-agency collaboration in efforts to protect women and children, including handling cases of human trafficking (TPPO).

Siska Gerfianti, Head of the West Java DP3AKB (Regional Human Rights Commission), stated that synergy between local governments, ministries, and law enforcement officials was key to expediting the case's handling. This was reflected in the swift coordination between the West Java Provincial Government and the Ministry of Human Rights (Kemenham) in handling the case, which had gone viral.

"From the initial outbreak of the case to the victim's recovery, coordination was carried out swiftly through various channels, including direct communication and online meetings. This demonstrates the importance of extensive and responsive collaboration," said Siska during a visit to the West Java DP3AKB office on Tuesday (April 28, 2026).

He added that the full support of the Governor of West Java has accelerated the handling process, particularly in ensuring optimal victim protection. The West Java Provincial Government is currently drafting a Governor's Decree (SK) concerning the Coordination Team for the Protection of Women and Children.

The team will involve not only regional government agencies (OPDs) but also vertical agencies such as the police, immigration, and witness and victim protection agencies. "With cross-sector involvement, it is hoped that the handling process will be faster and more efficient," he said.

In addition to legal action, the West Java Provincial Government is also focusing on victim recovery. Those who have returned receive support, including skills training in makeup and culinary arts. This step is taken to avoid social pressure and prepare them for independence.

"Some victims still face pressure, including intimidation via social media. Therefore, we prioritize their recovery and capacity building before continuing their education," said Siska.

Meanwhile, the Indonesian Ministry of Human Rights' Expert Staff for Human Trafficking and Serious Human Rights Violations, Martinus Gabriel Goa, emphasized that protecting human rights, especially for women and children, is a national priority.

According to him, West Java will be used as a pilot project for collaboration between the Ministry of Human Rights and local governments in fulfilling human rights for victims of human trafficking and migrant workers.

"Current human trafficking cases occur not only between regions but also across countries. Therefore, a hexahelix collaboration involving the central government and regional governments, Indonesian representatives abroad, and civil society is necessary," said Martinus.

Martinus also emphasized the crucial role of Indonesian representatives abroad as the vanguard in protecting migrant workers. Furthermore, collaboration with religious institutions and human rights activists is considered crucial to strengthening prevention efforts.

"Fulfilling human rights is the state's responsibility, but it requires support from all parties. The approach should be not only critical but also collaborative," he said.

Martinus added that Indonesia needs to strengthen its migrant worker protection system in the future to compete with other countries, such as the Philippines, which is considered successful in placing and protecting workers abroad.

By strengthening collaboration and an integrated protection system, it is hoped that victims of human trafficking will not only recover but also be able to become prevention agents in their communities.

"Survivors are expected to become advocates to prevent similar cases from happening again, while also contributing to building a better future," Martinus concluded.