Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network (SAFENET) – a network of freedom of expression volunteers in Southeast Asia – urges the Indonesian Government to be wary of a persecution action… Continue reading "SAFEnet: ‘Ahok Effect’ Persecution Undermines Freedom of Expression"
Every year, on May 3rd, we celebrate the basic principles of press freedom. World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) exists to give an annual evaluation of global press freedom; to stand… Continue reading "Pressed into silence: West Papua, Indonesia & World Press Freedom Day"
International Women’s Day commemoration is just around the corner. Unfortunately, several Indonesian women are facing law suits or still recovering from unfair legal suits placed against them through the problematic… Continue reading "Unequal Power Makes Women Brunt of Cyber Law"
Based on SAFEnet Indonesia records, there are 33 women from 179 police reports from 2008 until 2016. Some of them already known by public, such as the case of Prita… Continue reading "Prosecuting Women Voice on Social Media"
Responding to public outcry accusing the government of infringing free speech rights, the Communications and Information Ministry reopened on Tuesday access to 22 websites the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) had… Continue reading "Indonesian Government Blocks Radical Websites"