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Central Java Police arrest 'pesantren' principal on sexual abuse charges
Archipelago 3 years ago

Central Java Police arrest 'pesantren' principal on sexual abuse charges

Police have arrested the principal of a pesantren in Central Java in what appears to be another case of serial child sexual abuse.
Empowering women ulama’s participation in peacebuilding
Academia 3 years ago

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Empowering women ulama’s participation in peacebuilding

If by being religious we actually make enemies of other people, we may need to reconsider our sincerity in our religion, or our religious studies may need further broadening.
Son of prominent cleric in Jombang cleared of rape but convicted of lesser charge
Archipelago 3 years ago

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Son of prominent cleric in Jombang cleared of rape but convicted of lesser charge

The son of a respected cleric in Jombang, East Java, has been convicted of sexually abusing a female student at the Islamic boarding school where he works -- but acquitted of rape.
‘Santri’ community infuses our civilization with morality
Academia 3 years ago

‘Santri’ community infuses our civilization with morality

If Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah are considered the bedrock of the moderate and tolerant Islam we find in Indonesia today, we have these madrassas and pesantren to thank.
Muslim headcover conundrum: When covering up actually exposes
Academia 4 years ago

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Muslim headcover conundrum: When covering up actually exposes

Now Wahhabism has become more mainstream in Indonesia, especially in politicized contexts and as the 2024 presidential elections approach. 
Protecting rape victims
Editorial 4 years ago

Protecting rape victims

But when these victims decided to withdraw their complaints, we cannot help but have the impression that the LPSK's protection guarantees were inadequate.
How a 'pesantren' can institutionalize sexual violence
Academia 4 years ago

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How a 'pesantren' can institutionalize sexual violence

The tariqa tradition typically requires followers to be fully obedient to their teacher or spiritual guide.
Suspect of E. Java 'pesantren' sexual abuse case surrenders after multiple failed arrests
Archipelago 4 years ago

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Suspect of E. Java 'pesantren' sexual abuse case surrenders after multiple failed arrests

The son of a pesantren head who has repeatedly evaded arrest over three years for alleged child sexual abuse finally surrendered to police on Thursday.
Police HQ says 'no problem' with E. Java sexual abuse case, despite bungled arrest
Archipelago 4 years ago

Police HQ says 'no problem' with E. Java sexual abuse case, despite bungled arrest

The National Police has said that the East Java Police had "no trouble" with a sexual abuse case involving the son of a pesantren head, despite a recently bungled attempt at arresting the suspect that was caught on video.
What do feminists do during Ramadan?
Academia 4 years ago

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What do feminists do during Ramadan?

In Indonesia, it is precisely the collaboration between secular and Muslim feminists that has greatly contributed to the success of the women’s movement in Indonesia.

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