Photo essay: women march in face of anti-feminist backlash
Analysis, Gender, Religion, SocietyFollowing their post on the recent International Women’s Day march, Dr Monika Winarnita and Gavin Height report on the Women’s March Jakarta, which saw even greater numbers turn out for action against sexual violence.
PSI, minorities and the diaspora vote
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Political partiesNew party PSI performed particularly well among overseas voters. Dr Dina Afrianty and Dr Monika Winarnita look at why it was popular with the diaspora but failed to meet the legislative threshold at home, and what this might mean for its future.
Diverse voices call for government to eliminate violence against women
Analysis, Gender, Human RightsHundreds of Indonesian women marked International Women's Day on 8 March by marching through Central Jakarta and demanding action against violence and harassment of women. Dr Monika Winarnita and Gavin Height take a look at the broad range of groups and individuals who participated.