Universities are strategic spaces for shaping intellectual generations who not only excel academically but also uphold the values of integrity, justice, and humanity. However, in reality, violence remains a serious issue within campus environments. Violence—whether physical, sexual, or psychological—can affect anyone, including students, lecturers, academic staff, and other campus members. Its impact extends beyond disrupting the learning process—it also poses a threat to individuals’ mental health and personal safety.
A 2020 survey by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology (Ditjen Diktiristek) revealed that 77% of lecturers reported that sexual violence had occurred on campus, yet 63% of those cases were never reported. This highlights the strong presence of a culture of silence and imbalanced power relations within academic settings. Additionally, data from the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) recorded 82 cases of sexual violence in higher education institutions during the 2021–2024 period, out of a total of 4,178 reported cases of violence against women. However, this figure is believed to be only the tip of the iceberg, as many cases remain unreported due to victims’ fear, social stigma, shame, power imbalances, and the lack of safe and victim-centered reporting systems.
To provide protection and recovery for survivors, as well as to prevent violence systematically, the government issued a new regulation: Permendikbudristek (Regulation of the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology) No. 55 of 2024, replacing the previous Permendikbudristek No. 30 of 2021. This regulation governs the prevention and handling of violence in higher education and serves as the legal foundation for establishing task forces at each university.
Hasanuddin University has demonstrated its commitment to this issue through Rector’s Decree No. 04051/UN4.1/KEP/2025, which officially appoints the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Division Heads and Members of the University’s Prevention and Handling of Violence Task Force (Satgas PPK). This task force was formed as both a moral and institutional responsibility to create a safe, inclusive, and just environment for everyone on campus.