Children are the future generation of a nation and should grow up in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. However, the harsh reality remains—violence against children, whether physical, emotional, sexual, or in the form of neglect, continues to be a critical issue in many parts of the world, including Indonesia. This form of abuse often occurs behind closed doors—in households, educational institutions, and social environments that should serve as protective spaces.
Child abuse is a serious issue with long-term consequences on a child’s physical, emotional, and mental development. It includes physical violence, psychological abuse, sexual exploitation, and neglect, often perpetrated in the child’s immediate surroundings such as at home, in school, or within the community. According to data from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), approximately one billion children worldwide experience some form of violence—physical, emotional, or sexual—every year (UNICEF, 2020).
In Indonesia, the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) reports a continuous increase in child abuse cases annually. In 2023 alone, KPAI received over 2,000 reports of child abuse, the majority of which occurred within the family environment. This phenomenon reflects both the failure of the child protection system and the lack of public awareness regarding the importance of a safe and healthy upbringing for children.
This issue is closely aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. One of the targets under this goal is to reduce violence and related deaths, and to ensure the physical
and mental health of children. Efforts to address child abuse are a critical component of achieving the SDGs, as children are the foundation of a nation’s future.
Through the documentary film “Titik Buta” (Blind Spot), we aim to amplify the often-unheard voices of children who are victims of violence, as a form of advocacy and a call to action for society to build safer and more compassionate environments. This film is intended not only as an informative medium, but also as a tool for education and public campaigning to help break the cycle of violence against children.