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Aldo Kaligis
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Trial by Prejudice: Fatia and Haris’ Uphill Battle

I’ve been watching the defamation case trial involving the courageous Indonesian human rights defenders, Fatia Maulidiyanti and Haris Azhar. From the very first hearing on 3 April 2023, I’ve attended at least four hearings, including the most recent one today. …

Haris Azhar

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Trial by Prejudice: Fatia and Haris’ Uphill Battle
Trial by Prejudice: Fatia and Haris’ Uphill Battle
Haris Azhar

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May 13

In the Shadows of Yogya Mall

I called Rawamangun, East Jakarta, my home for several years. As a token of my late grandfather’s service at the Customs and Excises Office, he was granted an official residence on Bujana Trita Street, just a stone’s throw away from a vibrant football stadium. …

Impunity

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In the Shadows of Yogya Mall
In the Shadows of Yogya Mall
Impunity

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Apr 29

A Tale of Two Worlds: The Global North-Global South Divide in Labor Migration

Mayday, also referred to as International Workers’ Day, is celebrated every year on May 1st globally to recognize workers’ rights and labor movements. …

May Day

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May Day

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Apr 28

Indonesia at the 9th World Summit on Arts and Culture: Silenced Artistic Freedom and Ways to Break the Chain

Today, I was informed that Hilmar Farid, the Director General of Culture at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, will speak at the 9th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Stockholm on May 5th, 2023. …

Artistic Freedom

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Artistic Freedom

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Apr 26

On Time and Water: Am I Finally Going to Stop Smoking?

Honestly, I never paid much attention to environmental issues before. I knew that global warming and pollution were big problems, but it all felt distant and overwhelming. Since junior high school, the jargon and scientific terms were intimidating, and my teachers didn’t help make it any more exciting. And when…

Environmental Issues

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On Time and Water: A Personal Reflection
On Time and Water: A Personal Reflection
Environmental Issues

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Apr 23

Blurred and Bridged by Background, Borders, and Boundaries

I was a serial monogamist with a long-term-commitment issue. I fell in love quickly and easily, and once I was in a relationship, I gave it my all. But I always hesitated when it came to taking the next step, like moving in together or getting married. …

Long Distance Love

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Blurred and Bridged by Background, Borders, and Boundaries
Blurred and Bridged by Background, Borders, and Boundaries
Long Distance Love

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Mar 8

Mothers’ Struggle for Justice

As we commemorate International Women’s Day, it is crucial to reiterate the significance of viewing human rights issues through the lens of women. This is particularly important when women and their families suffer from abuse and injustice. Yesterday, I met with mothers whose children were tortured, arbitrarily arrested and detained…

International Womens Day

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International Womens Day

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Feb 15

Indonesia’s Appetite for Historical Clarification: Some Steps to Take

On 26 August 2022, President Joko Widodo signed Presidential Decree 17/2022, forming a Team for Non-Judicial Settlement of Serious Human Rights Violations in the Past (PPHAM). The Decree mandated PPHAM to expose the truth regarding past gross human rights violations and suggest non-judicial mechanisms to address the violations. On 29…

Human Rights Abuses

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Human Rights Abuses

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Feb 14

The Disturbing Nature of Celebrating FS’s Death Sentence

Yesterday, FS, a former two-star police general, was handed the death penalty after a series of trials found, beyond a reasonable doubt, that he premeditately killed his aide-de-camp, YH, on July 2022. Dubbed ‘The Trial of the Century,’ many religiously observed the trial processes for at least twofold reasons. First…

Death Penalty

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Death Penalty

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Dec 23, 2021

To Cancel or Not to Cancel?: Cancel Culture and Human Rights

Donald Trump? Canceled. J. K. Rowling? Canceled. Dave Chappelle? Canceled. In Indonesia, from President Joko Widodo, Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, to influencers such as Gofar Hilman were called out and canceled as well. They, and many other ordinary citizens, were canceled for different reasons: from misogynistic speech and behavior to…

Cancel Culture

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Cancel Culture and Human Rights
Cancel Culture and Human Rights
Cancel Culture

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Aldo Kaligis

Aldo Kaligis

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