Protection and prevention of sexual violence against women in the workplace in Malang City from the perspective of Maqāṣid Sharī’ah

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Workplace Sexual Violence Prevention Policy based on the Minister of Manpower Decree Number 88 of 2023 in Malang City, and to assess the effectiveness of this policy from the perspective of maqāṣid sharī’ah. The study is an empirical juridical study, data were collected through in-depth interviews and document review. The analysis of maqāṣid sharī’ah reinforces the urgency of comprehensive protection of workers' lives (hifzh al-nafs), dignity (hifzh al-'ird), and welfare (hifzh al-mal) as the core objectives of the policy. Interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, particularly from the Manpower Office, academics, and women's activists in Malang City. The study identified key challenges in policy implementation, including limited awareness and understanding among workers, inadequate supervisory resources, and suboptimal reporting and case handling mechanisms. This study concludes that although the regulation addresses legal and procedural aspects, the holistic application of the maqāṣid values still requires improvement to ensure effective and sustainable policy implementation in Indonesia's socio-cultural context. Furthermore, strategic steps are needed to improve education and training for workers and employers, strengthen monitoring systems, and adapt policies to be more responsive to local needs and Sharia principles. This research significantly contributes to filling the academic gap in the application of maqāṣid sharī'ah in labor law and proposes concrete and applicable solutions for policymakers in Indonesia.