Judicial Mafia: Corruption as a barrier to justice in Indonesia
Posted by mkurban at Aug
A democracy is a form of government that depends largely on both the trust and the participation of its constituents. Indonesia is one of the world’s youngest and most populous democracies, spread out over more than 17,000 islands. Implementing democracy to so many people over so much territory would certainly be an understandable hindrance to […]
Against Great Odds: Ensuring Legal Rights for Drug Users in Jakarta
Posted by mkurban at Aug
Jakarta, Indonesia- “I just want the drug users to get what they deserve.” Herru Pribadi does not mean this as a vindictive demand for punishment, but rather as a plea for just and equal treatment in accordance with the law. Pribadi, a paralegal for drug users in Jakarta, believes that they deserve the right to […]
JusticeMaker Ajeng Larasati Spreads Rights Awareness in Indonesian Detention Centers
Posted by mkurban at Jul
While studying law at the University of Indonesia, Ajeng Larasati attended an advocacy training session led by lawyers and legal activists from an emerging legal aid institute in Jakarta. She was impressed by their work. They were impressed by her enthusiasm and asked if she’d be interested to volunteer on an upcoming project. That meeting […]
