Muwazah: Jurnal Kajian Gender
Vol 18 No 1 (2026)

Fulfillment of Educational Rights for Indonesian Migrant Workers’ Children in Jeddah: Challenges and Solutions (Case Studi at Sekolah Indonesia Jeddah, Arab Saudi)

Rahma Masitoh (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Septian Firda Rismarini (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Moh. Nasirul Haq Sayuti (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)
Nun Arinal Haqqa El Musthafa (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the fulfillment of the educational rights of children of Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, focusing on the challenges faced and the efforts made to ensure their access to education. The research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach at Sekolah Indonesia Jeddah (SIJ). Data was obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation, then analyzed using an interactive analysis model that included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that SIJ plays an important role in fulfilling the educational rights of migrant workers through matriculation programs, affordable education services, psychosocial support, and cooperation between the governments of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. However, the fulfillment of the right to education still faces various obstacles, such as unofficial immigration status, administrative difficulties, social and cultural discrimination, language and cultural adaptation challenges, and limitations in inclusive education services. To overcome these obstacles, SIJ and the Indonesian government have developed various strategies, including the provision of affordable education programs, educational assistance, guidance and counseling services, and strengthening cross-border cooperation. This research shows that the fulfillment of the educational rights of migrant children not only requires access to educational institutions, but also policy support, administrative protection, an inclusive learning environment, and collaboration of various parties to ensure the sustainability of migrant children's education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Muwazah

Publisher

Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

1) This journal publishes original research articles, theoretical and methodological papers, and critical literature reviews that explore, but are not limited to, the following areas: - Gender Relations, Equality, and Social Justice in varied political, religious, and cultural contexts. - Family ...