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Atma Jaya Catholic University in South Jakarta opened a beauty salon that only hires transwomen – the first of its kind in Jakarta. The salon called ‘Sang Ratu’ (The Queen) is established under the university’s HIV/AIDS study center’s empowerment program called ‘Yes, I Can!’

The Jakarta Post spoke with the salon’s makeup artists, Iyet Artikasari and Rere Monica Perssik, about how this salon changes their lives. (JP/Donny Fernando)

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(JP/Vela Andapita)

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Urban Tales is a video series by The Jakarta Post that uncovers extraordinary stories, passions or causes among “ordinary” individuals in Greater Jakarta. This series will examine contemporary issues in the city with regard to people, society, the environment, the arts and lifestyles, and to provide some perspective on how each small step of these individuals may help shape Greater Jakarta into a vibrant metropolis.