The Jakarta Post

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

LOG IN / REGISTER

LOG IN

Don’t have an account? Register here Give your organization full access to The Jakarta Post. Register here

woman

The next UN chief must rebuild, reconcile and heal

Academia 2 months ago

PREMIUM
The next UN chief must rebuild, reconcile and heal

As the United Nations prepares to choose its next leader, the selection must not be treated as a routine bureaucratic appointment. For Indonesia and the broader Global South, the stakes demand a courageous diplomat who will transform the office into a shield for the many, rather than a tool of convenience for the powerful.

Women in conflict zones turn pain into leadership, study finds

People 9 months ago

Women in conflict zones turn pain into leadership, study finds

KUTA, Bali — At the 4th Global Women’s Empowerment & Leadership Summit, Dr. Leena Khaled Al-Mujahed of ALFA University College (Malaysia) presented new research arguing that women in conflict zones are not merely victims but agents of change, often converting hardship into leadership.

Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires

Art & Culture 10 months ago

Iran's first woman orchestra conductor inspires

Women's professional and cultural lives are still heavily restricted in the conservative Islamic republic, particularly in terms of public performance before mixed-gender audiences.

Prosecutor vs convict

Editorial 2 years ago

Prosecutor vs convict

World leaders should learn from Biden when to step aside, before they are pushed out of office.

AMIN camp optimistic in winning over 50% of female voters

Presidential Race 2 years ago

PREMIUM
AMIN camp optimistic in winning over 50% of female voters

The AMIN camp launches a program called One Mother, A Dozen Vote to secure at least 50 percent of women voters in the 2024 presidential election.

IFC to invest $500m in BTPN for green, MSMEs loan

Companies 3 years ago

PREMIUM
IFC to invest $500m in BTPN for green, MSMEs loan

The IFC will invest up to US$500 million in BTPN to be channeled into green and social loans for renewable energy projects and woman-run MSMEs.

First woman, Black astronaut to make 2024 flight around Moon

People 3 years ago

First woman, Black astronaut to make 2024 flight around Moon

NASA unveiled the crew on Monday for its first human mission to the Moon in more than 50 years –- including the first woman and Black man to voyage into deep space.

Iran feels the wrath of a movement held down for too long

Academia 3 years ago

Iran feels the wrath of a movement held down for too long

The death of Mahsa Amini unleashed outrage at the government's treatment of women that had long been simmering beneath the surface.

How common greetings in Asian communities can feel loaded with stigma for women

Academia 3 years ago

How common greetings in Asian communities can feel loaded with stigma for women

In many Asian communities, questions on marital status and descendants are culturally acceptable.

How to make sure we really leave no one behind

Academia 3 years ago

How to make sure we really leave no one behind

The shocking fact is that at least two out of every three people experiencing hunger extremes are themselves small-scale food producers from rural areas.

Editor's Picks

Popular

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Let us know what you think:

Enter at least 30 characters

0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.