The event welcomed DWP UNS members, faculty representatives, various UNS work units, and invited guests. The event served as a moment for mutual forgiveness after the holy month of Ramadan. It also carried the theme “Kartini’s Work and Thought in Today’s Context: Gender Equality and Inclusive Women’s Empowerment.”

Strengthening Fellowship and Celebrating Women’s Legacy

The program opened with a recitation from the Holy Qur’an. The participants then sang Indonesia Raya, the DWP March, and Ibu Kita Kartini. Afterwards, Dra. Sukiati Muhtar, M.Si., led the reading of the Halalbihalal pledge.

In her remarks, Widiastuti Hartono, DWP UNS Chairperson, emphasized the importance of maintaining strong relationships among members and across UNS. Moreover, she highlighted the event as an opportunity to strengthen collaboration among faculties and work units. These units have long supported joint initiatives.

“I would like to thank all board members and DWP UNS participants for being here today. I am especially grateful to our former Chairs, Ibu Ravik Karsidi and Ibu Jamal Wiwoho, for their presence. On behalf of myself and my family, I sincerely apologize for any past mistakes,” she stated.

Highlighting DWP Contributions and Future Empowerment

She also acknowledged the teamwork behind recent DWP activities.
“Alhamdulillah, our Ramadan programs went smoothly. This included the collective iftar, the Ramadan bazaar, and visits to Yayasan Lentera and Griya PMI. It is also the distribution of free iftar meals. All of these efforts were possible thanks to the dedication of DWP UNS members and management,” she added.

In commemoration of Kartini Day 2025, Widiastuti Hartono encouraged women to keep pursuing gender equality and inclusive empowerment. Through this theme, DWP UNS aims to inspire members to stay actively engaged in building a better society. It also encourages support for women in their continuous growth. The event concluded with a religious sermon (tausiah) delivered by Ustazah Dr. Ari Hikmawati, S.Ag., M.Pd. Her message reinforced the importance of compassion, unity, and progress, especially among women in today’s society.

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The Acting Chairwoman of DWP UNS, Arlin Dwi Pawestri Kuncoro Diharjo, S.E., expressed hope that this assistance would help alleviate the educational expenses of the recipient children. “The GOTA educational assistance distributed today amounts to IDR 67.250.000 from 15 implementing units (UP) of DWP at UNS. This total represents the accumulated educational aid for 173 children across 15 UPs,” Arlin explained.

This grant is specifically aimed at the children of UNS employees in need. It is expected to reduce their educational financial burdens. “We hope this assistance will be beneficial, and that the children receiving aid will grow to be useful for religion, the nation, and the country,” Arlin added.

The breakdown of the grant is as follows: DWP UP Faculty of Cultural Studies (FIB) received IDR 2.100.000 for 5 children, UP Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP) IDR 5.900.000 for 15 children, UP Faculty of Law (FH) IDR 5.800.000 for 14 children, UP Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) IDR 5.400.000 for 18 children, UP Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) IDR 4.550.000 for 11 children, UP Faculty of Medicine (FK) IDR 5.000.000 for 10 children, UP Faculty of Agriculture (FP) IDR 4.400.000 for 11 children, UP Faculty of Engineering (FT) IDR 8.050.000 for 23 children, UP Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) IDR 4.400.000 for 11 children, UP Faculty of Arts and Design (FSRD) IDR 3.000.000 for 10 children, UP Faculty of Sports (FKOR) IDR 2.250.000 for 5 children, UP UNS Hospital IDR 5.000.000 for 10 children, UP Central Office (KP) IDR 7.200.000 for 18 children, UP Graduate School IDR 2.400.000 for 6 children, and UP Vocational School (SV) IDR 1.800.000 for 6 children.

In addition to the GOTA educational fund grant, the regular DWP UNS meeting also included the handover of photo albums documenting activities during the transition period from each UP DWP at UNS to the Acting Chairwoman of DWP UNS. “As the Acting Chairwoman of DWP UNS, I extend my gratitude to all the board members and staff who have worked hard for the progress of DWP UNS. I also apologize for any shortcomings or mistakes during my leadership. I hope that under Mrs. Hartono’s leadership, DWP UNS will advance even further. We also congratulate Prof. Hartono on his election as the Rector of UNS for the 2024-2029 term,” Arlin concluded.

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