Indonesian Journal of Inclusion, Child and Gender Studies

KUPI and the Sustainable Fatwa Movement

2026-07-02T10:56:23+00:00

This study examines the pivotal role of female ulama in advancing the sustainable fatwa movement as a response to Indonesia's escalating environmental crisis. Employing a qualitative research approach, the study draws on document analysis of fatwas, religious declarations, and policy recommendations issued by the Indonesian Ulama Congress (KUPI), complemented by in-depth interviews with female ulama and pesantren-based environmental activists. The analytical framework is grounded in Islamic ecotheology and gender justice, enabling an exploration of how female religious authority reframes environmental issues as ethical, spiritual, and socio-political concerns. The findings reveal that female ulama, through KUPI and community-based initiatives, have successfully articulated ecological fatwas that prohibit environmental destruction while promoting conservation and sustainable resource management. These fatwas function not only as moral guidance but also as practical frameworks for grassroots environmental action, particularly through the empowerment of women and local communities. This article argues that strengthening the authority of female ulama within Islamic religious discourse enriches environmental debates by introducing more inclusive, justice-oriented, and sustainability-focused perspectives. As key agents of change, female ulama make significant contributions to the development of contemporary Islamic thought in Indonesia while offering faith-based, transformative solutions to environmental degradation and gender inequality.

Construction of Islamic Values in Gender Education and Child Protection Policies

2026-07-02T10:56:17+00:00

This study examines the construction of Islamic values in gender education and child protection policies within the framework of Islamic Religious Education (Pendidikan Agama Islam/PAI). The research addresses a critical gap in the integration of normative Islamic teachings with contemporary policy frameworks on gender equality and child rights, which are often treated separately in educational discourse. The purpose of this study is to analyze how Islamic values can inform and strengthen policies that are responsive to gender justice and child protection. Using a qualitative library research method as outlined by John W. Creswell, data were collected from policy documents, academic literature, and Islamic sources such as the Qur’an and Hadith. The findings reveal that Islamic principles—such as justice (al-‘adl), compassion (rahmah), and protection of human dignity (hifz al-nafs)—are highly compatible with modern frameworks of gender equity and child protection. Furthermore, the study highlights the role of PAI as a strategic medium for internalizing these values into educational policies and practices. This research contributes to the development of an integrative paradigm that aligns Islamic teachings with inclusive and child-friendly educational policies.

Multidimensional Cluster Analysis of the 2023 Child Protection Index (CPI) Based on Provinces in Indonesia

2026-07-02T10:47:25+00:00

This study aims to (1) classify Indonesia's 34 provinces into homogeneous clusters based on the multidimensional profile of the 2023 IPA, (2) map the structural relationships between IPA dimensions through network analysis, and (3) analyze the unique characteristics of each cluster to formulate focused and differentiated policy recommendations. This study uses a quantitative approach with the K-Means non-hierarchical cluster analysis method and is enriched with correlation network analysis. The data analyzed are the scores of the five dimensions that comprise the 2023 IPA released by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) and the BPS-Statistics Indonesia. Determining the optimal number of clusters using the Elbow Method and Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC) shows three clusters are the most appropriate structure. The analysis results identified three clusters of provinces with significantly different characteristics: Cluster 1 ("Multidimensional Structural Challenges"), Cluster 2 ("Moderate and Even Performance"), and Cluster 3 ("Excellent Implementers"). Network analysis revealed powerful and positive relationships between the Family Environment dimension (D2) and Special Protection (D5) and Basic Health (D3), as well as between Civil Rights (D1) and Basic Health (D3). This result indicates that the family environment and access to health care are central foundations supporting various other aspects of child protection. Combining these two analyses provides a more nuanced understanding than a single national ranking