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Under the shadow of Political Pressure, economic interests, and practical censors and self-censors deemed normal in the editor’s room, press freedom found itself under scrutiny. Today’s democracy situation and media landscape posed serious threats to independent journalism and public rights to obtain critical, honest, and balanced information. In response to this outlook, the Independent Journalists’ Alliance (AJI) organised public discussion for International Press Freedom Day 2026 entitled “Press Freedom un Threat from Censors and Self-Censors” with the support of the European Union.

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Climate Festival was a series of programs initiated by Yayasan SHEEP Indonesia to celebrate Earth Day on 24-25 April 2026 at Taman Pintar, Yogyakarta. The program served as an education media and campaign for how to protect the earth, and was packaged in cultural-art presentation and discussions.

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Jakarta, 12 May 2026 – Advocacy Team for Benhil Domestic Workers continued monitoring the tragic case of two domestic workers in Bendungan Hilir, Jakarta Pusat, which led to the death of one domestic worker and a serious injury to another after she jumped from the fourth floor. The case showed strong suspicion of exploitation, violence, and inhuman recruitment practices of young women.

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The Civil Society Coalition rejected impunity and stated that it would appeal the State Administrative Court decision in Jakarta which rejected the lawsuit against Cultural Minister Fadli Zon – re. denial of mass rape in May 19 tragedy. The judges’ decision stating that the lawsuit was not declared inadmissible (Niet Ontvankelijke Verklaard/NO) ignored the key issue of the case and perpetuated impunity culture in Indonesia. The statement was issued during a press conference on Wednesday (22/4) and uploaded at YouTube account @Yayasan LBH Indonesia.

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The Film “Pesta Babi” (Pig Party) lasted for 95 minutes and was directed by Dandhy Laksono and Cypri Dale with collaboration of Watchdoc, Jubi Media, Greenpeace Indonesia, and a number of other civil society organisations. Through investigative approach, “Pesta Babi” tried t present Papuan voices who were at the fore front against change in their ancestral land.

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After more than 22 years of fight, domestic workers finally got the protection they sought, when the draft domestic workers’ protection became law. This meant that domestic workers were recognised as workers by the State. This victory came about after thousands of domestic workers, activists, media and solidarity civil society groups pushed relentlessly.

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One basic question was often ignored amidst the country’s big ambition to pursue food security. The legal framework was in fact strong enough. The 1945 Constitution, Articles 28C and 28H stated that it was the rights of every person to live a prosperous life physically and spiritually and to meet their basic needs, including food. This guarantee was further elaborated in Law No. 39 Year 1999 on Human Rights which placed rights above welfare as part of human rights. In specific detail, Law No. 18 Year 2012 on Food stated that meeting food was a State’s responsibility by ensuring availability, accessibility, and safe, quality and nutritious consumption.

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The fact-finding team of six State agencies explained the result of investigation regarding protest and the ensuing violence in August–September 2025. The findings were presented in a press conference with representatives of agencies, including the National Human Rights Commission, Indonesian Child Protection Agency (KPAI), The National Women’s Rights Commission, the National Disability Commission (KND), the Witness Protection Office (LPSK), and the Indonesian Ombudsman on Monday (20/4).