Legal Literacy Strengthening for Indonesian Migrant Workers: Self-Help Ability to Survive the Life

Indonesian migrant workers are foreign exchange heroes, and their presence can get better welfare for their families and surrounding communities. However, the state's contribution to Indonesian migrant workers is still not maximized. It can be seen in several cases faced by Indonesian migrant workers in destination countries. One of the main factors causing various legal problems faced by migrant workers is the lack of knowledge and skills in the practical field of law related to their work and work environment. This paper will discuss legal literacy as the determinant factor to be mastered by Indonesian migrant workers to survive working in other countries. This socio-legal research uses a qualitative approach; the data used are primary that have been collected for the last three years (2020-2022, and secondary data. Primary data is based on survey results (2020) and FGDs with experts conducted in the previous three years. The secondary data comes from journals, books, reports, and other related articles. This paper concludes that the distance education and learning platform with continuing education (non-degree) service format is the most suitable and efficient design for providing access to education for migrant workers to survive their life in overseas

Legal Protection for Disabilities Persons with Language Limitations in Law Enforcement

The State of Indonesia has protected people with disability through several regulations. Unfortunately, there is a huge gap in this implementation. Many people with disabilities are discriminated in several aspects, one of which is in legal cases. When they require assistance during an inquiry, an investigation, or even a trial, people with disabilities who have language impairments nevertheless find it to be difficult. This study uses a sociolegal approach with a focus on discussing legal protection for disabled persons with language limitations, consist of: existing regulations on disability protection; disability cases on the court decision; handling of legal cases; constraints of parties in legal cases experienced; and the effect of limitations on sign language and knowledge of the law. Our finding is that people with hearing impairment, in legal cases, cannot fulfill their rights to assistance from sign language interpreters. This is due to the fact that various stakeholders still do not comprehend the needs of people with hearing impairment. The efficiency of the law enforcement process for people with disabilities is hampered by regional variations in sign language, the existence of informal/nonformal sign language, and the restricted capabilities of law enforcement

Legal Protection for Disabilities Persons with Language Limitations in Law Enforcement

The State of Indonesia has protected people with disability through several regulations. Unfortunately, there is a huge gap in this implementation. Many people with disabilities are discriminated in several aspects, one of which is in legal cases. When they require assistance during an inquiry, an investigation, or even a trial, people with disabilities who have language impairments nevertheless find it to be difficult. This study uses a sociolegal approach with a focus on discussing legal protection for disabled persons with language limitations, consist of: existing regulations on disability protection; disability cases on the court decision; handling of legal cases; constraints of parties in legal cases experienced; and the effect of limitations on sign language and knowledge of the law. Our finding is that people with hearing impairment, in legal cases, cannot fulfill their rights to assistance from sign language interpreters. This is due to the fact that various stakeholders still do not comprehend the needs of people with hearing impairment. The efficiency of the law enforcement process for people with disabilities is hampered by regional variations in sign language, the existence of informal/nonformal sign language, and the restricted capabilities of law enforcement

Water sources, consumption, and water-related sanitation on Pari Island, Indonesia: a mixed-focus group discussion and survey study

Pari Island has 1,441 inhabitants who are facing major environmental challenges related to water consumption and availability. These challenges may impact water quality and availability in the future. Previous research examining water usage and sanitation behavior on Pari Island remains limited. Since domestic activities dominate in Pari Island, this study evaluated water sources for domestic usage, estimated water consumption, and evaluated sanitation behavior, as well as community behavior and awareness. This study was based on a field survey using a questionnaire involving 317 heads of household, and had focus group discussions. The results revealed that reverse osmosis (RO) water and branded bottled water were the dominant water sources for drinking and food preparation, and RO water had become an important alternative water source for its affordable price. An individual's well water was mostly used for bathing and toilets. Annual water consumption on Pari Island for drinking, food preparation, and water-related sanitation is 24,930.74–29,401.44 m3/year, which still fell within the estimated water capacity of 290,000.48 m3/year, yet problems related to sanitation need special attention with respect to the increasing population. The awareness of the Pari Island community on technological interventions should be an advantage to maintain water sustainability. HIGHLIGHTS Study of water consumption, domestic usage, and sanitation behavior on small island of Pari remains limited.; Annual water consumption on Pari Island for drinking, food preparation, and water-related sanitation still fell within the estimated water capacity.; RO water and branded bottled water were the dominant water sources for drinking and food preparation.; Individual well water was utilized only for bathing and toilet purposes.