Gender - Indonesia at Melbourne

Shinta Ratri, champion of inclusive theology, dies at 60

The prominent leader of an Islamic school for trans women died on 1 February.

Best of 2022

Arts, Economy, Elections, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Media, Politics, Society, Talking Indonesia, Top Stories

Indonesia at Melbourne will again be taking a short break over the New Year period. Here we present the articles and episodes that attracted your attention in 2022. We look forward to seeing you again in early 2023!

The toxic masculinity of Indonesia’s police was on full display in Malang

Gender, Security, Top Stories

Australia should reflect on its role in financing and militarising Indonesia's police force.

Talking Indonesia: Muslim women scholars

Gender, Religion, Talking Indonesia

What are some of the biggest challenges faced by Muslim women leaders in Indonesia? Tito Ambyo chats to Dwi Rubiyanti Kholifah about the Congress of Indonesian Women Ulama in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Talking Indonesia: the Sexual Violence Law

Gender, Talking Indonesia

What does the newly passed Law on Sexual Violence (UU TPKS) achieve for victims of sexual violence? Dr Jacqui Baker chats to Andy Yentriyani from Komnas Perempuan in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Indonesia finally has a law to protect victims of sexual violence. But the struggle is not over yet.

Gender, Law, Top Stories

After more than a decade of advocacy, Indonesia now has a new law on sexual violence, establishing a much-needed legal framework to strengthen the rights of victims.

Dorce Gamalama: an accidental role model for gender and sexual minorities in Indonesia

Gender, Society, Top Stories

Dorce Gamalama might have never described herself an activist, but she still made a major contribution to public awareness of gender and sexuality issues in Indonesia.

Penyalin Cahaya and the economy of feminist films

Arts, Gender, Top Stories

The growing commodification of feminist issues in Indonesia means that while some films may advance feminist themes, this is no guarantee that the filmmakers involved genuinely support gender equality.

Best of 2021

Arts, Corruption, Covid-19, Economy, Foreign Policy, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Politics, Religion, Security, Society

Indonesia at Melbourne will be taking a short break over the New Year period. Here we present the articles and episodes that attracted your attention in 2021. We look forward to seeing you again in mid-January 2022!

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