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Integrated Safety and Security Mechanism for Indonesian Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer (LBQ) Women and Transgender Men Activists

Integrated Safety and Security Mechanism for Indonesian Lesbian, Bisexual, Queer (LBQ) Women and Transgender Men ActivistsDefending LBTQ rights in Indonesia is challenging as LBTQ activists have to deal with direct implications targeting their sexual and gender identity. Arguments that reject LBTQ rights as human rights are often sad to oppose national identity. This is an opinion which is often shared even among fellow human rights activist and other social movements. As a result, LBTQ activists are constantly victims of human rights violations and discriminatory acts. Moreover, they are not entitled to the same fulfillment and enjoyment of rights as other Indonesians. In addition, the absence of legal recognition and protection as well as the state’s ignorance towards LBTQ activism creates high-risk situations.

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Authors: Vica Krisilia Larasati

Topic: Gender Equality

 

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