Protecting Indonesia's Indigenous Beliefs

Protecting Indonesia's Indigenous Beliefs

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Protecting Indonesia's Indigenous Beliefs

A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives calls for stronger legal protection and an end to discrimination against followers of indigenous beliefs in Indonesia.

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Human Rights ViolationsCultureIndonesiaDiscriminationHumanrightsReligiousfreedom
Dpr RiMinistry Of CulturePdi PerjuanganYayasan Lembaga Kajian Islam Dan SosialJaringan Kerja Antar Umat Beragama
Puti Guntur SoekarnoFadli Zon
What is the main objective of creating NSPK (Norma, Standar, Prosedur, dan Kriteria)?
She is urging the creation of NSPK (Norma, Standar, Prosedur, dan Kriteria) to strengthen legal protection for these communities, ensuring their traditions and beliefs are respected.
What is the significance of protecting these communities, as stated by Puti Guntur Soekarno?
Soekarno emphasizes the importance of recognizing and protecting these communities as integral parts of Indonesian national identity, calling on the Ministry of Culture to treat this as a strategic issue.
What are some specific examples of discrimination faced by children from communities of indigenous beliefs?
The lack of legal protection has led to discrimination, especially in education, where children from these communities are often misidentified and denied proper religious education.
Which organizations have highlighted the challenges faced by children from these communities in accessing appropriate education?
Organizations like Yayasan Lembaga Kajian Islam dan Sosial and Jaringan Kerja Antar Umat Beragama have highlighted the challenges faced by children from these communities in accessing appropriate education.
Who called on the Indonesian Minister of Culture to address the issue of discrimination against followers of indigenous beliefs?
Puti Guntur Soekarno, a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives, has called on the Minister of Culture to address discrimination against followers of indigenous beliefs.