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National 5 years ago

'A form of betrayal': Disability rights activists criticize 'discriminatory' jobs law

The coalition also claimed the omnibus law embodied an "epistemic crime" by using the term cacat (handicapped) to describe people with disabilities, a step back in the efforts to foster respect and equality for them.

National 5 years ago

Ministry condemns sexual assault, kidnapping of disabled minor

A case of sexual assault against a disabled minor has prompted a police investigation into a 39-year-old East Java man.

News 5 years ago

Disabled student made special advisor to East Nusa Tenggara governor

Dina Novista Noach has started a new role as a special staff member and advisor on people with disabilities to East Nusa Tenggara governor Viktor Laiskodat.

National 5 years ago

'Nothing about us without us': Groups call for revision of disabilities commission regulation

Representatives of 161 disability rights groups from across Indonesia have signed a petition urging Jokowi to revise a presidential regulation on the country's disabilities commission, arguing it does not reflect the aspirations of people with disabilities.