The challenges of governing ‘societal organisations’ pose difficult questions for Indonesian democracy
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Convenient thugs
FPI thrives when mainstream Muslim groups remain silent
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High stakes
ASRIANA KEBON speaks to Indonesian underage minors who were returned to Indonesia following age determination hearings in Darwin
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‘You’re crazy. Don’t make up things!’
Celebrity gossip shows denigrate homosexuality, but at least they talk about it
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I’m a terrific child!
A home schooling project in Kendari provides a new kind of early learning experience
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Review: Journey to womanhood
Eva Nourma’s novel provides us with a glimpse into the everyday lives of the Sasak community from Lombok – a group often overlooked in Indonesian literature
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They are just Papuans
Recent violence shows the authorities share a disturbing mindset about the residents of Papua
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Dealing with social exclusion
Illegal squatters in Jakarta struggle for recognition of their homes and livelihoods
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Repairing the damage
Safe havens and abuser counselling helping to reduce domestic violence cases in East Nusa Tenggara
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We are the blessed ones
Activists work to change men’s interpretations of Islam that justify their superiority at home
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