Analysis of UNICEF’S Role in Addressing Child Violence in Indonesia 2019-2022

Abstract

Child abuse is a social problem that impacts the physical, mental, and developmental well-being of children. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic around the world is also one of the causes of the increase in the number of child abuse in Indonesia. UNICEF, as an international organization that seeks to realize the welfare of children, plays an essential role in reducing the number of child abuse in Indonesia. This paper aims to analyze UNICEF's role as an international organization through Kelly Kate S. Pease's theory of the role of international organizations. The author limits the range of research to 2019-2022 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The author uses a qualitative method with a descriptive type. The data collection technique used by the author comes from interviews and literature studies to obtain primary data. Under the SDG’s (Sustainable Development Goals) program launched by the United Nations. UNICEF's role reflected the implementation of SDG’s 4 namely Quality Education, through three roles. As a problem solver through forums and meetings, such as Indonesian Children's Goodness Conference. Capacity builder, through training and debriefing for social workers who handle children. And as aid providers who assist in recreational kits and hygiene kits, they provide a complaint hotline called SAPA 129.