Indonesian Government Need to Give Attention for Teenager Problems

Not a few issues facing teens today, ranging from drug abuse, violence affecting sexually active until the unwanted pregnancy, abortion and HIV / AIDS. Unfortunately, this complex issue is often ignored by the government.

"Teenagers are not people who are outside the problem, but face many problems. Sexually transmitted diseases, HIV / AIDS, unwanted pregnancy, abortion, drug use, violence. In fact, not only teenagers, but children also experience it. This should be given due attention often ignored by the government as policy makers, "said Prof.. Dr. Muhadjir Darwin, MPA, Chairman of the Committee of 'The 6th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights in 2011', during a press conference at Graha Sabha Pramana, Jakarta, Wednesday (10/19/2011).

Prof. Muhadjir said teens who experienced health problems often ignored by governments and is considered shameful. There has been no meaningful policy, if any policy is not rooted in the problem and not get in on the real problems faced by teenagers.

"Indonesia has ratified several international conventions that emphasizes the protection and fulfillment of rights and reproductive and sexual health, but Implementation in the field is still weak," said Prof. Muhadjir.

Adolescent reproductive health programs have not quite dipped into the core problems faced by adolescents, was limited to the provision of reproductive health-related information, and not until the delivery of services.

Teenagers just often become victims of misguided policies. For example. For female students experiencing unwanted pregnancies, school in general the solution is to issue the child for school libelous.

"The problem of youth is considered shameful. But we can not menjudge them with the norms of their parents first. We must find ways to address the real problem of youth," explained Prof. Muhadjir.

Prof. Muhadjir give examples, such as in adolescents who suffer from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), there should be a special service for teenagers.

"Many teens are embarrassed to see a doctor for fear of being considered a disgrace. There should be a special service, there should be no special youth clinics but in general there are special hours for teens. Included for adolescents who experience unwanted pregnancies," said Prof. Muhadjir.

Another example in adolescents who use drugs. Governments sometimes have no good way to overcome the problem that should, like the background of drug use or how to revive him.

"We can not menjudge them only with the moral. The policy was basically not to overcome shyness but the problem continued," said Prof. Muhadjir.

According to Prof. Muhadjir, these issues are not only faced in Indonesia alone, but also many other nations.

"Teenagers are still used as objects rather than subjects who could argue, be heard and considered. Teenagers also need to be recognized rights, including the perspective of the rights of sexual and reproductive health. We want this conference to make the teenager as a mainstream," concludes Prof. Muhadjir.