In the grand hall of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, silence fell as a young man’s voice echoed through the air.
“Safety is not a gift—it’s a right that must be fought for,” declared Muhammad Fahri Azizurrahman, a psychology student, standing not as a contestant, but as a changemaker.
Behind his calm tone lay urgency—the urgency of 400,000 stories of women and children who suffer violence each year, often reduced to mere numbers in annual reports. For Fahri, those numbers have faces, and every face tells a story that deserves justice.
His program, “Generation Against Violence”, is more than a campaign. It is a moral revolution—one that insists every child deserves to grow up unafraid, unhurt, and unbroken.
Since its inception, the initiative has reached over 100 schools across 40 regions in Indonesia, uniting 7,000 volunteers and engaging with government bodies and local communities. It invites children, parents, and teachers alike to say no—to physical, verbal, and digital violence.
“We want to build a brave society, with parents who care and environments that commit,” Fahri said firmly.
His idea goes beyond slogans. By focusing on communication, education, and advocacy, Fahri built networks that inspire others to act.
Through his “New Men’s Community”, which connects 20 male groups nationwide, he challenges men to be more than bystanders—to become protectors and allies in ending violence.
Judge Patmi Sustiwi called Fahri a “new kind of man” for this generation—one who redefines masculinity through empathy and responsibility.
“While men can be victims too, women still suffer the most. The real question is: how can we ensure men are not the perpetrators?” she said.
Fahri’s answer was not just words—it was action.
His advocacy bridges empathy with strategy, data with humanity, and activism with hope.
As he concluded his presentation, his words rang like a call to arms:
“It’s time for me, for you, for all of us—to reject violence against women and children.”
That moment was more than a closing statement; it was the spark of a movement.
From Kalijaga, a new generation rises—one that believes justice is not spoken in anger, but lived through compassion and courage.