The Faculty of Law at Gadjah Mada University (FH UGM) continues to strengthen its commitment to social issues relevant to sustainable development. One such effort involved the participation of Sri Wiyanti Eddyono, S.H., LL.M. (HR), Ph.D., a lecturer in the Department of Criminal Law at FH UGM, in a research dissemination event titled “Is Our Home Fair? Realizing an Inclusive Care Economy,” held on Wednesday (August 20, 2025).
At this forum, Sri Wiyanti participated as an active panelist, advocating for the importance of mainstreaming care work into social and legal policies. The participation of the UGM Faculty of Law, represented by Sri Wiyanti, underscores that universities serve not only as centers for research and education but also as strategic partners in bridging research findings with public policy needs. FH UGM fully supports efforts to create a more equitable social structure by positioning care work as a vital foundation of community life.
This participation is also aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The issue of the care economy is closely tied to SDG 5 on Gender Equality, as the majority of care work is still shouldered by women; SDG 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth, which emphasizes the importance of recognizing and protecting informal work; SDG 10 on Reduced Inequalities, by ensuring more equitable access to resources; and SDG 16 on Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, through the strengthening of inclusive policies that support all segments of society.
With the support of the UGM Faculty of Law, Sri Wiyanti Eddyono’s participation in this dissemination event represents a concrete step by legal scholars in advocating for broader social justice, strengthening the university’s role in the national agenda, and linking it to global commitments toward sustainable development.
