Tanggung Jawab Negara dalam Menjamin Pemenuhan Hak Asasi Anak Pembuangan Bayi

This study examines the state's responsibility in ensuring the fulfillment of the human rights of child victims of infant abandonment in Indonesia. Cases of infant abandonment continue to occur every year, violating children's fundamental rights to life, identity, and proper care. This study uses a normative research method with a legislative and conceptual approach. It analyzes primary legal materials, including the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 35 of 2014 on Child Protection, and Law No. 39 of 1999 on Human Rights. The results of the study show that the state has three main obligations, namely to respect, protect, and fulfill children's rights as mandated by the constitution and laws. However, its implementation faces challenges, including limited institutional coordination, an inadequate social protection system, and limited resources. The state should strengthen integrated child protection mechanisms through the establishment of a comprehensive early detection system, provide easily accessible safe places for those in need, strengthen social security programs, and improve coordination between institutions. This study contributes to the development of legal knowledge, particularly regarding the state's obligations in child protection, and provides recommendations for strengthening the child welfare system in Indonesia.