Talking Indonesia: transnational human rights activism
History, Human Rights, Talking IndonesiaIn Talking Indonesia this week, Dr Dirk Tomsa chats to Dr Vannessa Hearman about the letter-writing friendships that political prisoners under Soeharto developed with supporters and human rights activists overseas.
Veronica Koman case another nail in the coffin of intellectual freedom
Human Rights, Law, MediaIf scholarships are designed to strengthen the next generation of thinkers in Indonesia, writes Herlambang P Wiratraman, judging recipients on their “loyalty” to whoever controls government is entirely counterproductive.
What we talk about when we talk about Papua
Human Rights, Politics, Security, SocietyRacist abuse of Papuan students in Java sparked widespread protests in 2019. On the anniversary of the racist incident, Usman Hamid writes that the government needs to be prepared to have a more open conversation about Papua.
Can the Covid-19 pandemic boost inclusive education?
Education, Human Rights, LawDr Dina Afrianty, Slamet Thohari, Tommy Firmanda and Mahalli write that the Covid-19 pandemic may force teachers to get up to speed with technology that can improve access to education for students with disabilities.
Talking Indonesia: racism
Human Rights, Politics, Society, Talking IndonesiaThe #BlackLivesMatter protests have thrown a spotlight on racism towards Papuans in Indonesia. In this weeks Talking Indonesia podcast, Dr Dave McRae chats to Ligia Giay about the drivers and impacts of racism against Papuans.
Use of the term LGBT in Indonesia and its real-world consequences
Human Rights, Linguistics, MediaBefore 2016, the term ‘LGBT’ was rarely used in Indonesia. Associate Professor Michael Ewing looks at how the media is using and interpreting this foreign term and the implications for queer Indonesians.
#BlackLivesMatter shines a light on webs of racism in West Papua
Human Rights, SocietyIn the case of West Papua, racism is not only perpetrated in openly violent forms by the police or military but is also ingrained in structures and assumptions that benefit Indonesians, as well as foreigners, writes Dr Jenny Munro.
Academic freedom under fire: constitutional law scholars threatened over impeachment talk
Analysis, Human Rights, LawAdburrachman Satrio examines the recent cancellation of a Constitutional Law Society seminar at Gadjah Mada University and asks: is the Jokowi government really so different to the New Order?
Freelancers forgotten amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Analysis, Economy, Human RightsFreelance workers in the creative industry are already vulnerable to exploitation. Fathimah Fildzah Izzati writes that many are suffering because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the government has shown little interest in helping them.