UN experts raise concerns about Thai activist’s disappearance in Cambodia
Taing Rinith / Khmer Times Sun, August 16, 2020 Wanchalearm Satsaksit was allegedly abducted in Phnom Penh. Facebook PHNOM PENH – Cambodia’s permanent mission to the U.N. said in a […]
Intersectional feminism, a window to women’s thoughts in Indonesia
Shadine Taufik The Jakarta Post Tue, August 18, 2020 Ambitious crossover: The Etalase Pemikiran Perempuan feminist festival ends with musical performances and talks from four distinct, iconic female musicians. […]
Indonesia President Jokowi Dresses in NTT Traditional Attire at Flag Hoisting Ceremony
ANTARA TEMPO.CO, Mon, August 2020 Jakarta – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) wore the traditional costume of East Nusa Tenggara province (NTT), which features the Kaif motif woven cloth, during the flag hoisting […]
How ‘Kotret’ Empowers Marginalized People Through Photography in Indonesia
EKA WAHYU PRAMITA TEMPO.CO August 13, 2020 JAKARTA – Street children and homeless people, in general, have always dealt with a public stigma, however, this has not become a hurdle for a photography community […]
More than 15,000 hikers swamp Mt. Bawakaraeng in South Sulawesi to celebrate Indonesia Independence Day
Andi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post Mon, August 17, 2020 Hikers camp out in Lembanna pine forest, a spot for hikers to rest while climbing Mount Bawakaraeng in Gowa regency, […]
Malaysian woman gives up software career in Germany, returns to pursue life as artist
BY SYLVIA LOOI MALAY MAIL Monday, August 17, 2020 Elaine Wong Kam Chee was a high flying software consultant in Germany before deciding to return to Malaysia to become a […]
After 75 years of independence, indigenous peoples in Indonesia still struggling for equal
Fidelis Eka Satriastanti The Conversation / Sun, August 16, 2020 The Alliance of the Indigenous Peoples of the Kayan Mentarang National Park (FoMMA) has joined the list of […]
Freedom of choice: Are Indonesian women caught in a policy trap?
Dina Afrianty The Conversation Sat, August 15, 2020 Students and activists from Women’s Movement against Violence Alliance (Gerak Perempuan) participate in a rally in front of Education and Culture […]
Indonesia author Laksmi Pamuntjak’s ‘Fall Baby’ named best literary work at Singapore Book Awards 2020
The Jakarta Post Mon, August 17, 2020 Photo: Laksmi Pamuntjak A novel by Indonesian author Laksmi Pamuntjak, Fall Baby, has been named “best literary work” at the 2020 Singapore Book […]
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