Jakarta – Commemoration of Mother’s Day, which falls every December 22, is again held in various regions in Indonesia. This year, the commemoration carries the theme: Women Empowered and Creative, Towards a Golden Indonesia 2045, which emphasizes the strategic role of women in national development. Minister for Empowerment of State Apparatuses and Bureaucratic Reform (PANRB), Rini Widyantini, said Mother’s Day is a momentum to reflect on the contribution of women in various sectors of life, from the family to the public sphere. “In the current era, Indonesian women have become agents of change who drive innovation, fight for justice and strengthen human values,” he said in a written statement on Monday (12/22/2025). PAGE TO CONTINUE CONTENT Commemoration of Mother’s Day is not only ceremonial and is not a celebration of Mother’s Day as it is understood in some countries. More than that, this moment is a form of appreciation and deep appreciation for all Indonesian women for their roles and contributions, both in the family, community, nation and state. The 97th Mother’s Day commemoration is also a space for reflection and appreciation for all Indonesian women, regardless of social, professional, cultural or regional background. Starting from women in coastal areas to urban areas; MSMEs, farmers, workers, health professionals and educators; to those active in government, politics, sports, art and technology, all of whom have made a real contribution to the progress of the nation. Rini stressed that the government needs concrete steps, cross-sector collaboration, public support and continuous commitment to ensure that Indonesian women can participate fully and equally in development. “I invite all governments, the business world, civil society, women’s organizations, the world of education, the media and all elements of the nation to strengthen cooperation in realizing justice and gender equality as the foundation for a Golden Indonesia 2045,” he concluded. (acn/ega)