‘Wake-up call’: child deaths in Indonesia spotlight gaps in social aid

‘Wake-up call’: child deaths in Indonesia spotlight gaps in social aid

The deaths of three children by suspected suicide in recent weeks have shocked Indonesia, with child protection advocates saying they should serve as a “wake-up call” for the nation to pay more attention to young people’s well-being and mental health, particularly in remote and disadvantaged areas. In one case, reports that a child had asked for money for basic school supplies shortly before his death raised questions about whether state welfare…