Civil Society Organizations and Disaster Victims in Sumatra Sue Indonesian Government Over Negligent Response and Environmental Mismanagement
The legal action, filed at the Jakarta Administrative Court (PTUN) in early May 2026, represents a significant escalation in the tensions between the state and citizens affected by the devastating…
Recognizing the Silent Signs of Sexual Abuse in Children and Adolescents Insights from the Indonesian Pediatric Society
The Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) has issued a critical warning to parents and caregivers regarding the subtle and often overlooked indicators of sexual abuse in children and adolescents. During a…
Indonesian Pediatric Society Advocates for Early Childhood Sexual Education to Prevent Abuse and Foster Body Autonomy
The Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI) has issued a comprehensive set of recommendations urging parents to initiate age-appropriate sexual education for children as early as the toddler years to mitigate the…
Minister of Religious Affairs Emphasizes Idul Adha as a Pivotal Moment for Sharing and Fostering Interfaith Harmony Across Indonesian Society
JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, has underscored that the celebration of Idul Adha transcends mere ritualistic observance, serving instead as a profound opportunity for collective sharing…
Civil Society Groups Question Indonesia’s Energy Transition Commitment as Fossil Fuel Dominance and Industrial Expansion Threaten Net Zero Goals
Civil society organizations in Indonesia are expressing deep-seated skepticism regarding the government’s genuine commitment to a sustainable energy transition, citing a persistent reliance on fossil fuels that threatens the nation’s…
Comprehensive Sexual Education for Children Serves as Crucial Shield Against Abuse According to Indonesian Pediatric Society Experts
The Indonesian Pediatric Society (Ikatan Dokter Anak Indonesia or IDAI) has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines urging parents to initiate sexual education and body autonomy lessons for children as…
Indonesian Civil Society and Academics Warn of Neo-Colonialism Risks in the US-Indonesia Agreement of Reciprocal Trade
The recently signed Agreement of Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Indonesia and the United States has sparked intense scrutiny from academics, policy analysts, and civil rights advocates, many of whom describe…
Understanding the Multifaceted Factors Behind the Rising Childfree Choice in Modern Society
The decision to remain childfree, once a peripheral concept in many traditional societies, has moved to the forefront of sociological and psychological discourse. In Indonesia, a nation where the "many…
Indonesian Civil Society Organizations Condemn Plastic Credit Projects as Greenwashing and False Solutions to the National Waste Crisis
The emergence of plastic credit schemes in Indonesia, once hailed as an innovative market-based solution to the archipelago’s mounting waste crisis, is now facing intense scrutiny from environmental advocates. A…
Exploring the Psychological and Socioeconomic Factors Behind the Growing Childfree Trend in Modern Society
The decision to live a childfree life, once considered a radical departure from societal norms, has transitioned into a prominent global discourse, particularly within the Indonesian context. Family psychology practitioner…
Islamic Perspectives on the Childfree Movement and Its Implications for Contemporary Indonesian Society
The discourse surrounding the "childfree" lifestyle—a voluntary choice by couples to remain childless—has once again ignited a national conversation in Indonesia, following controversial remarks by social media influencer and YouTuber…
















