Campaigns and Advocacy - Indonesia
15 May 2012
Indonesia
Rights record under scrutiny at UN
UN members states should push for the adoption of specific measures to ensure free expression and accountability for abuses, said Human Rights Watch.
11 May 2012
Asia and Pacific / Indonesia
AMARC calls for legislative reform and equitable frequency distribution
The AMARC regional coordinator mentioned the lack of proper enabling legislation as the single principal barrier to community radio sustainability and called for a fair, open, transparent, and efficient process of awarding and regulating broadcasting licences for community radios.
3 May 2012
Indonesia
AJI calls on authorities to shed light on cases of eight murdered journalists
AJI stated that the commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2012 has to be the drive for law enforcers to end the practice of impunity that benefits journalists' killers.
2 May 2012
Indonesia
AJI calls for support for campaign against impunity
World Press Freedom Day will be commemorated on 3 May 2012 in Indonesia with the theme "Against Impunity - Put Killers of Journalists on Trial."
1 May 2012
Indonesia
EU-Indonesia dialogue should address restraints on free expression
A new trend in Indonesia is the use of criminal defamation laws targeting religious minorities, Human Rights Watch has found.
15 July 2011
Indonesia
IFJ backs calls for improved professionalism among journalists
"Some journalists continue to engage in questionable practices, such as accepting payments from interest groups or individuals," says IFJ Asia-Pacific Director Jacqueline Park.
13 June 2011
Indonesia
Human Rights Watch calls for implementation of freedom of expression reforms
Indonesia should use its election to the UN Human Rights Council to implement rights reforms at home, says Human Rights Watch in a letter to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
6 May 2011
Indonesia
Journalists group urges government to stop impunity, killings, provide protection and benefits to media workers
According to AJI, impunity of perpetrators from legal accountability is the root of the escalating cases of violence, signifying the government's poor protection for journalists.
8 November 2010
Indonesia / United States
Obama urged to make a stand for human rights during Indonesia visit
US President Barack Obama should encourage Indonesia to take concrete measures to protect free expression and religious freedom, and to require accountability by the armed forces, Human Rights Watch said.
29 June 2010
Indonesia
EU should press for progress on rights, including freedom of expression, Human Rights Watch says
Government urged to improve freedom of expression, religious freedom and the rights of domestic workers.
28 April 2010
Joint action - Indonesia
Court decision upholding "defamation of religions" laws is major setback, say ARTICLE 19 and CIHRS
The legal provisions seriously threaten the rights to freedom of expression and freedom of thought, conscience and religion, especially in relation to minority groups.
26 March 2010
Joint action - Indonesia
Human rights NGOs argue "defamation of religions" law contravenes freedom of expression, freedom of religion and equality
The 1965 law prohibits "interpretation and activities that are in deviation of the basic religious teachings" in the country.
12 October 2007
Joint action - Indonesia
Twenty-two IFEX members condemn Supreme Court ruling against "Time Magazine"
(AJI/IFEX) - The following is a joint statement by 22 IFEX members and one other organization:
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