On Wednesday (October 29, 2025), the UGM Faculty of Law, through its Legal Aid Consultation Center (PKBH), in collaboration with the Yogyakarta Class IIB Women’s Correctional Facility, successfully held a legal education session. This legal outreach program aimed to provide legal knowledge to the participants—the inmates—regarding common legal issues. The session focused on the themes “Legal Protection for Working Women” and “Business Licensing for Individuals Starting a Business” to provide legal insights regarding their rights as female workers and the procedures for obtaining business licenses.
The event began at 9:30 a.m. WIB with the singing of the national anthem, “Indonesia Raya.” It then continued with opening remarks by the Head of the Yogyakarta Class IIB Women’s Correctional Facility, Mardiati Ningsih, A.Md.Ip., S.Sos., M.H. Next, presentations were delivered by Dwi Haryati, S.H., M.H., a lecturer from the Department of Administrative Law, and Susilo Andi Darma, S.H., M.Hum., a lecturer from the Department of Civil Law. The first presentation, titled “Business Licensing for Individuals Starting a Business,” was delivered by Dwi Haryati, who explained the process of obtaining a business license through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system. Next, the second presentation on “Legal Protection for Working Women” was delivered by Susilo Andi, who explained regulations regarding maximum working hours, menstrual leave, maternity leave, and miscarriage leave for female workers. All the speakers actively participated in a question-and-answer session with the inmates. Most of the questions focused on the differences in legal entities for OSS licensing and issues related to women workers’ rights.
The presentations by both speakers were delivered in an interactive and engaging manner, leading to a productive discussion. The guest lecturers also answered participants’ questions clearly and provided practical solutions. It is hoped that this legal outreach program will contribute to achieving Goal 8 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—Decent Work and Economic Growth—and Goal 16—Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.
Author: Ruth Jessieca Margareth Togar (PKBH)
