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Research on pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in Indonesia has been widely conducted. As a traditional educational institution unique to Indonesia, pesantren have attracted the interest of many scholars, both domestic and international. They examined pesantren from various per-spectives: institutional structure and origins, educational systems and teaching methods, the role of the kiai (religious leaders), processes of modernization, and their interactions with the modern education system offered by the state. In line with these studies, pesantren have undergone modernization and adapted to the modern education system. In 2019, the Indonesian government formally recognized pesantren by pro-viding them with a legal foundation as educational institutions through Law No. 18 of 2019 on Pesantren. The integration of pesantren into the national education system has led to their rapid development in both quality and quantity as well as their spread across the Indonesian archipelago. Some pesantren have emerged with modern learning systems while still maintaining their identity as traditional Islamic educational institutions. However, alongside this rapid development, certain problems have begun to surface. Cases of violence and sexual abuse against students (santri), which have been reported in the media, have called into question whether pesantren are truly child-friendly educational institutions. Research on pesantren from the perspective of child-friendly educational environments is still relatively limited. Therefore, this study becomes important to seek answers to the question above. This study is presented in two reports publication. The first report is published and titled “Towards Child-Friendly Pesantren”, which is based on field data, supported by theoretical frameworks and discussions, and describes the realities of the educational practices in pesantren. The second report, titled “Silence Behind Sacred Walls: Researching Sexual Violence in Pes