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The media has failed to meet its obligation to educate the public on homosexuality by not being objective and independent in reporting about the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community, a joint study by various NGOs shows.
The Press Council has warned against media reports generalizing pedophilia in direct correlation to homosexuality, due to concerns over further stigmatization of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
The National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has expressed its opposition to a judicial review filed by a civil organization that would criminalize extramarital sex, saying that such matters were private and did not require the permission of the state.
Media Regulator and Regulation Observer (PR2Media) chairman Amir Effendi Siregar said a circular released by the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) to prohibit the airing of programs showing “feminine men” was not specific enough and over the top.
Human rights activists have warned that recent statements made by public officials and religious leaders who want to limit the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are ill-informed and may trigger discrimination.
