Minister Launches Safesantri Task Force, Prepares Mechanism for Reporting Violence in Pesantren

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar launched the Safesantri Task Force (Satgas) to enhance the protection of santri from violence in pesantren (Islamic boarding schools).

The task force is designed to support prevention, reporting, guidance, and rapid response to issues of violence.

The launch of the Safesantri Task Force took place in conjunction with the ceremony for Santri Day 2026 at the Ministry of Religion's headquarters in Jakarta on Thursday (22/10/2026).

"On the occasion of Santri Day 2026, I declare the launch of the Safesantri Task Force with the words bismillahirrahmanirrahim. May this step be a genuine effort to maintain the existence of pesantren as safe, comfortable, and welcoming educational institutions for all santri," Minister Nasaruddin stated in his remarks.

Through the establishment of this task force, the Ministry of Religion is preparing mechanisms for prevention, reporting, guidance, and rapid response to issues of violence in pesantren environments.

Nasaruddin emphasized that strengthening the protection of santri is essential to keep pesantren as safe and comfortable educational institutions.

"The image of safe and comfortable pesantren must be upheld and not tarnished by the actions of individuals who do not align with the spirit of pesantren," he asserted.

The Ministry of Religion is also enabling community involvement in the Safesantri Task Force.

Several figures from the pesantren community have expressed their willingness to join, including Gus Kautsar.

Nasaruddin hopes that the involvement of pesantren leaders can strengthen collaboration in creating a safe educational environment for santri.

"The involvement of community elements from pesantren is expected to enhance collaboration in building a safe, comfortable, and welcoming educational environment for santri," he expressed.

The establishment of the Safesantri Task Force is one of five programs the Ministry of Religion has prepared to strengthen the future of santri and pesantren.

These five programs were developed following the issuance of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 18 of 2026, marking the establishment of the Directorate General of Pesantren.

In addition to Safesantri, the other four programs include the strengthening of recognition for pesantren diplomas, Adaptive and Independent Pesantren, Santri 5.0, and Digital Dakwah.

Through these various programs, the Ministry of Religion aims to strengthen the pesantren educational ecosystem while preparing santri to contribute to realizing Indonesia Golden 2045.