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Safe abortion saves lives

Editorial 1 year ago

Safe abortion saves lives

In practice, women have long been struggling to access safe abortions, even when they have the right to terminate the pregnancy.

Rights groups hail safe abortion rule, urge more details

Society 1 year ago

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Rights groups hail safe abortion rule, urge more details

While rights groups have applauded a new regulation that enhances access to safe abortion, especially for victims of rape and sexual abuse, they have also highlighted certain provisions that could make it difficult for eligible women to access abortion services or health facilities to provide them.

Protecting rape victims

Editorial 3 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.

Rape victim files lawsuit against police over alleged negligence in investigation

National 5 years ago

Rape victim files lawsuit against police over alleged negligence in investigation

The victim was raped in 2016, but the police have not yet made any progress in investigating the case.

Police arrest rape suspect in South Tangerang after year-long investigation

National 5 years ago

Police arrest rape suspect in South Tangerang after year-long investigation

Police in South Tangerang, Banten, have arrested a rape suspect who had remained at large for nearly a year since the victim filed the report on the day the assault reportedly took place.

Rape survivor shares story on social media after police investigation stalls

City 5 years ago

Rape survivor shares story on social media after police investigation stalls

In a post that has since gone viral, Amy Fitria wrote about how she was attacked by a man in her home on Aug. 13 last year. She also posted pictures of CCTV footage allegedly showing the perpetrator.

Two suspects arrested in separate rape cases involving own sisters

National 5 years ago

Two suspects arrested in separate rape cases involving own sisters

ND has been named a suspect in the case and charged under the 2014 Child Protection Law. If found guilty, he faces a maximum of 15 years in prison.

Young mother reportedly takes own life after gang rape in Madura

National 5 years ago

Young mother reportedly takes own life after gang rape in Madura

Police have identified six of the seven alleged rapists and arrested four suspects in an ongoing investigation.

14-year-old rape survivor allegedly raped by head of govt-run women’s shelter

National 5 years ago

14-year-old rape survivor allegedly raped by head of govt-run women’s shelter

According to a Lampung Legal Aid Institute activist, the girl had been referred to the integrated care center at the end of last year to receive psychological counseling and treatment after she was raped.

Eight named suspects in sexual assault of now-deceased minor in Tangerang

National 5 years ago

Eight named suspects in sexual assault of now-deceased minor in Tangerang

The Pagedangan Police in Tangerang regency, Banten, named eight people suspects on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the rape of a now-deceased 16-year-old girl in April.

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