Gender 3 - Indonesia at Melbourne

Photo essay: women march in face of anti-feminist backlash

Following 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.

Talking Indonesia: anti-feminism

2019 Indonesian Elections, Gender, Politics, Religion, Talking Indonesia

Who are the women at the forefront of the new wave of conservative female activism? What motivates them and what are their main goals and strategies? Dr Dirk Tomsa chats to Dyah Ayu Kartika in the latest episode of the Talking Indonesia podcast.

To achieve real representation, women need more power in political parties

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Elections, Gender, Policies, Policy in Focus, Political parties, Politics

In the legislative election on Wednesday, 40% of candidates will be women. Julia Ikasarana and Mia Novitasari take a closer look at the state of women’s representation in Indonesian politics.

Never mind Industry 4.0, domestic workers are already being dehumanised

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Gender, Human Rights, Law, Policy in Focus

No need to wait for the fourth industrial revolution, dehumanisation is already a reality for informal domestic workers in Indonesia, writes M. Nur Sholikin.

Women among the fishers

Analysis, Gender, Policies, Politics

Women’s contributions to fishing communities often go unnoticed. Dr Iqra Anugrah reports on several women who are engaging in policy advocacy to make a real difference for fishing communities.

Diverse voices call for government to eliminate violence against women

Analysis, Gender, Human Rights

Hundreds 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.

Child marriage: Constitutional Court finally ditches religious arguments

Analysis, Gender, Law

The Constitutional Court recently ruled that the current marriageable age of 16 for girls was unconstitutional. Dr Dina Afrianty examines the landmark decision – a remarkably different outcome to the last time the Court heard the issue.

Photo essay: march against sexual violence

Gender, Human Rights, Law

On 8 December, an estimated 2,000 people marched through central Jakarta to urge the House of Representatives (DPR) to urgently pass the anti-sexual violence bill. Here we present a selection of images from the demonstration, taken by women's activist Tunggal Pawestri.

Talking Indonesia: women legislators

2019 Indonesian Elections, Gender, Political parties, Politics, Talking Indonesia

What factors are limiting women's representation in the national legislature? How can they be overcome? Dr Dirk Tomsa discusses these issues and more with Ella Prihatini in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

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