When Young Female Ulama Take Action: Fighting Violence with Knowledge and Faith
Since 2022, a group of young female ulama with a feminist perspective in Garut, West Java, Indonesia, has embarked on a vital mission to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) through education, assistance, and advocacy. Their efforts are supported by the Generation Genders Coalition Indonesia, a collaborative initiative aimed at advancing gender equality across various […]
When Youth Speak Out: Challenging Old Norms
“I used to think that discussing SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights) was taboo. Now, I want to ensure my friends get accurate information and the protection they deserve. If we don’t speak up, who will?” — Qomar, member of CIKAL, Langkat, North Sumatra. With the support of the Power to You(th) (PtY) […]
Implementation of Reproductive Health and Sexuality Education in Garut Regency Becomes Learning Material for Ethiopian Delegation
Breaking Boundaries in Indonesian Reproductive Health Education; YGSI Officially Launches
Innovative Approaches Toward Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness
Indonesia Council Open Conference 2023
The ICOC (Indonesia Council Open Conference) 2023 is an event organised by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre at the University of Sydney and the Humanitarian and Development Studies at Western Sydney University. The conference encompasses a diverse range of themes, including ‘Adolescent Well-being,’ which is highly pertinent to the initiatives at Rutgers Indonesia. This event […]
Convention on the Rights of the Child Training in Central Lombok
Indonesia stands as a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as per Presidential Decree No. 36 of the year 1990. Consequently, the nation is obligated to recognise and uphold the rights of children as stipulated within the Convention. Hence, Rutgers Indonesia, through Power To You(th) programme and the Rutgers Lombok, conducted […]
The Local Cultural Practices Workshop in Supporting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Violence against children and women is often attributed to traditional and deep-rooted cultural factors. In Indonesia, numerous local cultures persist in endorsing child marriages. These cultural practices significantly influence the local parental style, even though parents should ideally serve as protectors against child marriages. Therefore, Rutgers Indonesia, through the Power to You(th) program and SuaR […]
Young Aspiring Advocates in Lombok
Rutgers Indonesia, through the Power to You(th) programme and Rutgers Lombok, conducted the Young Aspiring Advocates in East Lombok. This event was held from August 29-30, 2023. This activity is an effort to strengthen the capacity of young people who have not previously been exposed to the Gender Transformative Approach (GTA) and Meaningful Inclusive Youth […]
