French bank backs out of financing Indonesian coal plant

In the spotlight, 10 January 2017 

by Yvonne Kunz

For the first time at the Conference of the Parties (COP) in Bali 2007 and again with the ratification of the Paris Agreement, Indonesia has pledged to take serious emission reduction actions. As one of the biggest emitters worldwide, the pledge is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 29 per cent by 2030, and up to 41 per cent with foreign support including technology and finance. The main contributors to toxic ... read more

Posted on 03:53 PM in "In the Spotlight", Economy, Labor & Corruption, Indonesia, Mining, Publications, Environment & Climate
Tags: mining, Energie, Finanzierung, Indonesia, Klimakonferenz, Kohleabbau, carbon, environment and climate, economy and business

(Deutsch) Eine bedrückende Jahresbilanz für Pressefreiheit und freie Meinungsäußerung in Papua

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German version

Posted on 02:26 PM in democracy, Human Rights, Indonesia, Information and Analysis, Papua, Press Freedom, Publications
Tags: democracy, Demonstration, Indonesia, human rights, Papua, press freedom, Freedom of Expression, Verhaftungen

(Deutsch) Planet, People, Profit oder doch eher Profit mit Dreckschleudern? Ein HeidelbergCement Vorhaben in Indonesien

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Posted on 06:10 PM in Indonesia, Mining, Press Releases, Publications, Environment & Climate, Watch's Press Releases & Statements
Tags: mining, Germany, Gerechtigkeit, Indonesia, Justiz, land rights, protest action, environment and climate, economy and business, Zement

Displacement, conflict and life: Legacies of impunity in present-day Timor-Leste and Indonesia

Film and discussion evening

Berlin, November 21st, 2016, 6-9 pm

Humboldt-Universität  zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin, Hauptgebäude Raum H 3059

Twenty-five years have passed since the Dili massacre on November 12th, 1991 that sparked international outrage toward the Indonesian occupation of Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor). The event had also generated international solidarity, including from Germany, which helped garner the necessary pressure that eventually led to an UN-supervised referendum in 1999. Today, fifteen ... read more

Posted on 10:39 PM in Activities, Justice, History & Overview, History & Overview, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, East Timor, Transitional Justice
Tags: Indonesia, children's rights, Menschen, East Timor, impunity, transitional justice, dealing with the past, truth commission

(Deutsch) Religiös motivierte Gewalt in Indonesien: zunehmender Fundamentalismus und die Frage der Gerechtigkeit

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Posted on 06:22 PM in Activities, democracy, Justice, Human Rights, Indonesia, Information and Analysis, Recent Activities, Papua, Publications, Society & Religion
Tags: Dialog, refugees, Fundamentalismus, Gerechtigkeit, Indonesia, Justiz, human rights, Minderheitenrechte, Papua, religion

(Deutsch) Zivilgesellschaft in Bedrängnis: Raum für Zivilgesellschaft schützen und weiten

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Posted on 04:36 PM in democracy, joint position papers, joint studies and reports, Human Rights, Indonesia, Papua, Press Freedom, Publications, Regional Conflicts, Transitional Justice
Tags: 1965, democracy, Indonesia, land rights, LGBT Rights, Papua, press freedom, religion, Shrinking Space, civil society

Appointment of General Wiranto (Retired) as Minister confirms the deep-rooted impunity in Indonesia

 

July 27, 2016

Open Statement 

Three human rights groups, TAPOL, ETAN, and Watch Indonesia!, today criticized President Joko (Jokowi) Widodo’s appointment of former Indonesian Military (TNI) commander General (Ret.) Wiranto as Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs minister. Wiranto replaces General (Ret.) Luhut Pandjaitan. Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, told the media that Wiranto was appointed “because he had been well-tested and was experienced in resolving various assignments, especially during the transition period from the New Order to ... read more

Posted on 08:13 PM in Joint Open Letters, Justice, History & Overview, History & Overview, Human Rights, Human Rights, Indonesia, Open Letters, East Timor, Publications, Transitional Justice, Transitional Justice
Tags: Gerechtigkeit, Indonesia, Justiz, human rights, military, East Timor, impunity, dealing with the past, Wiranto

The problem is the missing will by the Government of Indonesia

Radio Dreyeckland, 11 July 2016

Indria from Asia Justice and Rights on the anti-communist massacres in Indonesia 1965/66

https://rdl.de/beitrag/indria-von-asia-justice-and-rights-zu-den-anti-kommunistischen-massakern-indonesien-196566

Interview with Indria Fernida

Posted on 01:52 PM in Activities, Justice, Human Rights, Indonesia, Campaign, Publications, Transitional Justice, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: 1965, women's rights, Gerechtigkeit, Indonesia, Justiz, human rights

(Deutsch) Berlin: ‘Sisters in Danger’ Livekonzert & Diskussion mit der indonesischen Pop-Rock-Band SIMPONI

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Posted on 05:26 PM in Activities, Human Rights, Indonesia, Events
Tags: Germany, gender, Gerechtigkeit, violence, Indonesia, human rights

(Bahasa Indonesia) Catatan Pinggir: Yang Kiri, yang tanpa Ajektif

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Indonesian version

Posted on 11:44 AM in History & Overview, Indonesia, Publications, Society & Religion, Watch Indonesia! in the Media
Tags: dictator Suharto, human rights, military, New Order