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Society 5 months ago
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Deputy minister urges private sector to support rights of intellectually disabled people
Deputy Human Rights Minister Mugiyanto has said that the fulfillment of human rights for persons with disabilities is not solely the responsibility of the state, but must also involve the private sector.
Archipelago 9 months ago
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Lack of classrooms, teachers put Batam’s special-needs students at risk
Lagat Paroha Siadari, head of the Riau Islands Ombudsman, said the agency’s investigation found that 30 special-needs children in Batam could not be admitted to public special-needs schools this year because the city’s only such school, Sekolah Luar Biasa Negeri (SLBN) Batam, lacks capacity.
Society 10 months ago
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In tight labor market, disabled persons call for fair chance at jobs
While a law has mandated private and public firms to allocate up to 2 percent of their positions for people with disabilities, weak oversight on the provision's implementation and lingering stigma put disabled people at a disadvantage while looking for jobs.
Society 1 year ago
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Minister denies reported 90% cut to Komnas Disabilitas budget
The Social Affairs Minister has dimissed a report that the government's austerity policy had slashed the budget of Komnas Disabilitas over 90 percent, saying the actual cut was a little less than 60 percent and that this would not affect direct assistance for people with disabilities.
Front Row 1 year ago
No one left behind: Embracing disability inclusion in higher education, formal employment
Pijar Foundation and Nippon Foundation, in collaboration with Tenggara Strategics, launched a Collaborative Action Plan to accelerate the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in higher education and formal employment. The launch event, held on January 23 at CSIS Indonesia, brought together diverse stakeholders, including representatives from disability communities, government bodies, employers, and higher education institutions.
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