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LGBT-persecution

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Nothing to ridicule: CERITRANS celebrates trans women’s voices

CERITRANS, a project that encourages trans women to share their experiences through art.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Finding my fabulous self with the help of drag queens

A writer discovers true freedom in silky stockings and high heels

National 5 years ago

Central Java police officer dismissed for sexual orientation files second lawsuit

TT was reportedly ambushed by his fellow officers on Feb. 14, 2017, when he went on a Valentine’s Day date with his partner in Kudus, Central Java.

National 5 years ago

ICJR condemns dismissal of Indonesian police general on basis of homosexuality

The Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (ICJR) has raised concerns over the National Police’s recent dismissal of a one-star police general based on their sexual orientation, calling it a discriminatory gesture that contradicted the 1945 Constitution.

City 5 years ago

Police lambasted for targeting LGBT community in raid in Jakarta

Civil society groups argue that the police violated the suspects' right to a fair trial during the raid and the investigation.

National 5 years ago

In conservative Indonesia, this gay activist braves social curbs to help the marginalized

The SriKendes boutique, run by gay activist Hartoyo, is beset by large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) and social media bullies, which only adds to the challenges of running an openly LGBT-friendly business in Indonesia.

World 5 years ago

ShanghaiPRIDE halts its 12-year ride over 'safety'

China's longest-running LGBTQ group, ShanghaiPRIDE, has said it is stopping all its activities and events "to protect the safety of all involved".

National 5 years ago

Survey on acceptance in Indonesia gives hopes to LGBT community

The survey found that 9 percent of Indonesians agreed that homosexuality should be accepted by society, an increase from only 3 percent in 2013.

City 5 years ago

Activists demand justice for trans woman burned to death in North Jakarta

Mira, a 42-year-old trans woman, was beaten and burned alive by six men in a container truck parking lot in the Cilincing on April 4 after they accused her of stealing a phone and wallet from a truck driver who had parked his vehicle near Mira’s rented room.