February 5, 2016

New Report Highlighting Worldwide Problem of FGM

UNICEF released a report highlighting the global problem of female genital mutilation (FGM). According to the report, at […]

February 19, 2013

One of Indonesia’s largest Islamic organisations has created controversy by objecting to a UN plan to ban female circumcision.

One of Indonesia’s largest Islamic organisations has created controversy by objecting to a UN plan to ban female […]

January 23, 2013

The Indonesian government has been told it must do more to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

The Indonesian government has been told it must do more to stop Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Link: http://www.figo.org/news/indonesian-government-under-pressure-tackle-fgm-0010754

January 23, 2013

Indonesia sees a rise of laws inspired by Shariah law.

Indonesia sees a rise of laws inspired by Shariah law. Link: http://www.iol.co.za/motoring/bikes-quads-karts/new-law-women-must-ride-side-saddle-1.1448392#.UP_kSugaryc

January 7, 2013

The government in Indonesia has been told it must do more to stop female genital mutilation (FGM) being carried out.

The government in Indonesia has been told it must do more to stop female genital mutilation (FGM) being […]

November 20, 2012

Investigative journalist Abigail Haworth reports on FGM in Indonesia, a shockingly prevalent phenomenon.

Investigative journalist Abigail Haworth reports on FGM in Indonesia, a shockingly prevalent phenomenon. Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/nov/18/female-genital-mutilation-circumcision-indonesia

March 8, 2012

Amnesty International cals on Indonesian government to ban FGM

To mark International Women’s Day on Thursday, human rights watchdog Amnesty International is calling on the Indonesian government […]

October 18, 2011

Indonesia’s Sharia Divorce Courts Draw Complaints of Uneven Justice

Indonesia’s Sharia Divorce Courts Draw Complaints of Uneven Justice. Via:[http://www.voanews.com/english/news/asia/southeast/Indonesias-Sharia-Divorce-Courts-Draw-Complaints-of-Uneven-Justice-131211469.html]

September 28, 2011

Don’t blame us for rape, say miniskirted Jakarta women

Scores of women and children wearing colorful miniskirts and tight leggings gathered in central Jakarta on a Sunday, […]

September 28, 2011

Indonesia’s government has taken a step backwards on combating and preventing female genital mutilation.

Indonesia’s government has taken a step backwards on combating and preventing female genital mutilation. Indonesian media report that […]

September 9, 2011

Fears Rise that Indonesian FGM Guidelines Could Increase Practice

Guidelines on how to perform female genital mutilation/cutting issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Health could cause an […]

September 2, 2010

INDONESIA: Female genital mutilation persists despite ban

Though the Indonesian government banned female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) four years ago, experts say religious support for the […]

June 30, 2010

Sharia-based policies could “distinegrate” Indonesia

In Indonesia, fears are rising that Sharia-based policies could “disintegrate” the country. via:[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/06/30/shariabased-policies-could-%E2%80%98disintegrate%E2%80%99-indonesia-nu.html]

June 28, 2010

Hard-line groups target Christianity with sharia law

A joint congress of Muslim organizations in Indonesia demanded the Bekasi regency and municipality administrations immediately implement Islamic […]

February 4, 2010

Indonesia’s Anti-Pornography Law Raises Fears for Minorities, Liberals

The recent arrest of six people in Indonesia over a nightclub show is raising concerns among minority groups […]

April 30, 2009

Analysis: E Pluribis Islam?

Irshad Manji writes about some of the difficulties reformist Muslims face. via:[http://www.newsweek.com/id/195490]

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