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People 3 years ago

Indonesia's transgender community fears threat posed by new law

When the legal changes take effect in three years, such unmarried couples, particularly in the LGBT community already under pressure from religious conservatives, will have to contend with the constant threat of being reported to police.

Society 3 years ago

Transgender community fears threat posed by new law

Last month, the world's largest Muslim-majority country, and its third-largest democracy, banned people from having sex outside marriage or even living together, at the risk of prison time.

Lifestyle 3 years ago

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Structural murder: Transphobia in Indonesia remains a threat to transgender people's lives

The death of a Peruvian transgender tourist in Bali would indicate that transgender individuals' lives here are still imperiled due to the government's treatment of the community.

Society 3 years ago

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Peru probes into ‘suspicious death’, possible ‘torture’ of transgender activist in Bali

Peruvian government employs two international protocols to investigate the death of Rodrigo Ventocilla, while Balinese authorities state an openness to be ‘of service’.

Academia 3 years ago

Peruvian envoy responds

The Embassy of Peru in Indonesia and the consular section have been in contact with Indonesian authorities.

Entertainment 3 years ago

Overcoming hate, Brazilian heads to Trans Miss Universe

Looking resplendent in a bejeweled red ball gown, Brazilian beauty queen Eloa Rodrigues knows how lucky she is: In the world's deadliest country for trans people, she is daring to live out her dreams.

Entertainment 3 years ago

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Trans-themed film dazzles Cannes in Pakistan debut

The first-ever Pakistani entry in a Cannes Film Festival competition has left audiences slack-jawed and admiring of its daring portrait of a transgender dancer in the Muslim country.

Community 3 years ago

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The endless trials for Indonesian trans men

Indonesian trans men continue to face challenges and attacks from society and their closest circles. From jeers to violence, acceptance is still a long way off.

Art & Culture 3 years ago

Transgender outcasts turn artists in India

On a giant flyover in the sprawling Indian metropolis of Mumbai, a transgender art collective is trying to change attitudes as radically as it transforms the concrete pillars into brightly colored murals.

Academia 4 years ago

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'Bunda" Dorce’s burial saga: Her conundrum, or ours?

Let’s not forget the MUI’s origins. It was set up in 1975 by the authoritarian New Order government to enable the Soeharto regime to control Muslims.

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