European Union External Action Service Comments on Six Caned in AcehIndonesia ExpatFebruary 2, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 2, 20210110 The European Union External Action Service spokesperson has commented on Indonesia regarding the caning of six people in Aceh on...
Indonesians Roar Against Omnibus Law Officially RatifiedIndonesia ExpatOctober 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 6, 2020October 6, 202001376 The House of Representatives (DPR) has officially ratified the Work Creation Omnibus Law Bill (RUU) into a law at the...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Law and Human Rights Establish Cooperation to Handle ForeignersIndonesia ExpatSeptember 30, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 30, 20200765 The Directorate General of Protocol and Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed a cooperation agreement with...
New Immigration Regulations as per 2nd AprilIndonesia ExpatApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020038300 On 31st March 2020, the Minister of Law and Human Rights, Yasonna Laoly, issued new regulations regarding the temporary prohibition...
Transgender Women Forced to Look and Act Like Men by Authorities in AcehArdi WirdanaJanuary 30, 2018 by Ardi WirdanaJanuary 30, 20180896 A group of transgender women in Aceh had their hair forcibly cut by the local police, who also made them...
Underage Migrant Workers Pay Price for Child Trafficking by AgenciesArdi WirdanaJanuary 22, 2018 by Ardi WirdanaJanuary 22, 20180756 Hundreds of underage Indonesian migrant workers have been lured to work in Hong Kong and Singapore on account of fraud...
More than 530 Sharia Offenders Publicly Flogged in Aceh since 2015Ardi WirdanaOctober 25, 2017October 25, 2017 by Ardi WirdanaOctober 25, 2017October 25, 20170921 Since Aceh enacted a new Islamic criminal code in October 2015, more than 530 people have been publicly flogged, including...
Under the Knife: Female Genitalia Mutilation Causes Long-Term Psychological Effects on Indonesian WomenAngela JelitaAugust 1, 2017 by Angela JelitaAugust 1, 20170848 Female genitalia mutilation is a common practice in Indonesia. Although it is largely associated with Islamic teachings, many claim there...
International Advocacy Group Fights for Rights of Terror VictimsNadya Joy Gozon AdorSeptember 30, 2016 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorSeptember 30, 20160542 An international human rights group is pushing for Indonesia to honour the rights of terror victims, particularly foreign tourists facing...
No Way OutKenneth YeungAugust 7, 2015August 4, 2017 by Kenneth YeungAugust 7, 2015August 4, 20170688 Papua’s abundant natural resources are a blessing and a curse. As the Indonesian military’s last remaining place to quash rebellion,...
Wrongful ConvictionKristan JuliusApril 6, 2015August 8, 2017 by Kristan JuliusApril 6, 2015August 8, 201713 1289 If you passed the young woman in this photograph on the street, she might remind you of someone – your...
Birth CertificatesHush PetersenJune 2, 2014August 18, 2017 by Hush PetersenJune 2, 2014August 18, 201701345 When Fanta, a four-year-old girl living with her family under the toll road in West Jakarta was molested, Jakarta Police...
Sister in Danger: Youth against sexual violenceKaren DonaldSeptember 24, 2013August 16, 2017 by Karen DonaldSeptember 24, 2013August 16, 20170712 "Sister in Danger” is a song performed by Simponi (Sindikat Musik Penghuni Bumi or ‘Music Syndicate of Earth Dwellers’) as...
Meet Muriel YdoKaren DavisJuly 28, 2013May 3, 2020 by Karen DavisJuly 28, 2013May 3, 20200745 Meet Muriel Ydo, a sailor, human rights activist, wife and mother. The tall, attractive President of Bali International Women’s Association...
Modern SlaveryHans RooseboomMay 6, 2013August 23, 2017 by Hans RooseboomMay 6, 2013August 23, 20171849 She was promised a well paying job as a waitress-receptionist in Batam. The establishment, although Chinese-owned, was fully halal, so,...