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MUI warns against men in dresses for Independence festivities
Society 1 month ago

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MUI warns against men in dresses for Independence festivities

Amid a rising tide of anti-LGBTQ sentiment in Indonesia, the council said in a statement such behavior was "haram" or forbidden.
Analysis: The anti-LGBTQ push and the securitization of identity
Opinion 2 months ago

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Analysis: The anti-LGBTQ push and the securitization of identity

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues have once again surged to the forefront of Indonesia's political and social discourse. Two recent, overlapping developments warrant close examination: the formal classification of the "spread of LGBTQ culture" as a nonmilitary threat under the national defense policy, and a concerted legislative push to introduce criminal sanctions targeting LGBTQ people and advocacy.
Anti-LGBTQ regulation fuels fears of criminalization 
Society 2 months ago

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Anti-LGBTQ regulation fuels fears of criminalization 

A presidential regulation classifying "LGBTQ culture” as a nonmilitary threat has drawn sharp criticism from civil society groups, who warn it could provide legal and political justification for further criminalizing the vulnerable minority, while lawmakers and religious groups defend the policy as necessary to “safeguard” national resilience.
Erdogan defends Turkey religious chief's anti-gay sermon
World 6 years ago

Erdogan defends Turkey religious chief's anti-gay sermon

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday defended a top religious official who claimed homosexuality caused diseases, corrupted people and was condemned in Islamic teaching.
Depok mayor calls for more anti-LGBT raids in wake of Reynhard Sinaga case
City 6 years ago

Depok mayor calls for more anti-LGBT raids in wake of Reynhard Sinaga case

The Depok administration reacts to the Reynhard Sinaga case.
Election campaigning victims
Editorial 7 years ago

Election campaigning victims

Transgender people, locally known as waria, have always been a group vulnerable to violence and discrimination. However, they have long been part of local culture as well, accepted though frequently looked down upon.
'Waria' face growing hostility from neighbors amid increasing anti-LGBT sentiments
City 7 years ago

'Waria' face growing hostility from neighbors amid increasing anti-LGBT sentiments

Growing anti-LGBT sentiment has also forced the annual Miss Waria beauty pageant to be conducted in secret, when it used to be held out in the open.
Anti-LGBT sentiment rises ahead of elections
National 7 years ago

Anti-LGBT sentiment rises ahead of elections

West Sumatra is known as one of the most religiously conservative provinces in the country that have been gripped by anti-LGBT hysteria.  
#UninstallGojek trends after executive shows support for LGBT community
National 7 years ago

#UninstallGojek trends after executive shows support for LGBT community

Many netizens have defended Gojek, pointing out that many companies widely used in Indonesia have also openly declared their support of the LGBT community, including Twitter itself.
Education ministry cancels anti-LGBT event
National 8 years ago

Education ministry cancels anti-LGBT event

The Education and Culture Minister canceled on Tuesday evening an event titled "Save Indonesian Families and Children From the LGBT Movement", which was scheduled for Wednesday morning at the ministry's headquarters in South Jakarta.

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