For the good of the people?
The challenges of governing ‘societal organisations’ pose difficult questions for Indonesian democracy
Convenient thugs
FPI thrives when mainstream Muslim groups remain silent
High stakes
ASRIANA KEBON speaks to Indonesian underage minors who were returned to Indonesia following age determination hearings in Darwin
I’m a terrific child!
A home schooling project in Kendari provides a new kind of early learning experience
Review: Journey to womanhood
Eva Nourma’s novel provides us with a glimpse into the everyday lives of the Sasak community from Lombok – a group often overlooked in Indonesian literature
They are just Papuans
Recent violence shows the authorities share a disturbing mindset about the residents of Papua
We are the blessed ones
Activists work to change men’s interpretations of Islam that justify their superiority at home
Repairing the damage
Safe havens and abuser counselling helping to reduce domestic violence cases in East Nusa Tenggara
Combating domestic violence
Government and the NGO sector are working to change attitudes towards violence against women
The winds of change
Men in Pekanbaru and Makassar are slowly changing their minds about domestic violence
Review: Men and masculinities
A new book sheds light on the little studied field of male heterosexuality in Southeast Asia
Art for the people
Taring Padi takes stock of a more than a decade fighting the political establishment – with art as its weapon
The shadow of the Ayatollah
Indonesia’s Shi’i community is struggling to find the right balance between local traditions and its fascination with Iran
A house for all Muslims?
The United Development Party is determined to survive as a political force