Human Rights

After decades of neglect, Indonesia’s diaspora demands more rights

Locals contest national citizenship rights in North Maluku

Locals react coolly to ex-transmigrants who return to Java after fleeing violence elsewhere

Despite the impressive activism of Pekalongan’s labour union, its political clout remains limited

Reviewing the history behind and themes in Hanung Bramantyo's Kartini

Yenny Wahid is the new face of moderate Islam

Compromises must be made in the quest for indigeneity among the Dayak Meratus

A new book examines Indonesian labour struggles through the lens of international political economy theory 

Indonesia’s welfare schemes are failing to support older citizens

A Hazara fleeing persecution has dedicated her life in Indonesia to helping her fellow refugees in Bogor

A new presidential decree delivers little for asylum seekers and refugees in Indonesia

Honouring Indonesian activist Putu Oka Sukanta for humanity

Almost twenty years after reformasi, journalist and novelist Leila S. Chudori ponders on the successes and failures of this historic period for Indonesia

Has this phenomenally successful app-based transport service improved the lives of the motorcycle workers it employs?

Asylum seekers stuck in Indonesia 

Joost Coté

LGBT rights and recognition have been under attack in the Indonesian media, for various reasons

HIV prevention programs lack financial support, with serious consequences

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