Patterns and Prevalence of Corruption in the Courts of Jakarta
Pengadilan menjadi salah satu institusi yang menjadi sasaran reformasi. Reformasi pengadilan bertujuan untuk menciptakan lembaga yang merdeka, adil, profesional, berintegritas […]
Preserving Testimonies: The Long Road to Healing Wounds
Conflicting claims over the truth have always arisen throughout history, including during the conflict in Aceh. Therefore, documenting the experiences of all parties—especially the victims—is essential as a foundation for setting the record straight and preventing the recurrence of similar conflicts.
NOT AN EYE FOR AN EYE
Promoting the state’s role in upholding fair law enforcement and protecting minority groups in the fight against terrorism in Surabaya on Sunday morning
Weak Protections, Rising Number of Migrant Worker Cases
Migrant workers are hailed by the government as heroes who bring in foreign exchange. However, their stories are often marked by heartbreak and tragedy—such as not receiving their wages, falling victim to abuse, or even losing their lives. Why is that?
The Potential for Political Bribery Behind the Increase in Aid Funds for Political Parties
Government financial aid for political parties has increased from Rp. 108 per vote to Rp. 1,000 per vote, a thousand-percent jump. The Tifa Foundation believes this decision must be accompanied by the establishment of adequate accountability mechanisms and a commitment to transparency from political parties.
Design of Internet Content Governance Policies
Discussions about internet content in Indonesia often focus solely on issues related to blocking and filtering internet content. The practice of blocking content
Revision of the Draft Criminal Code: For Whom? : Questions Behind the House of Representatives’ Haste
Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Bambang Soesatyo plans to pass the Draft Criminal Code (RKUHP) in April 2018. Various civil society groups, including the Tifa Foundation, believe this timeline is too rushed because there are still a number of provisions in the RKUHP that are disproportionate.
Civil Society and the Media Under the Hun Sen Regime
Restrictions on political freedom in Cambodia have intensified under Prime Minister Hun Sen’s regime. In fact, the main opposition party, the Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), has been dissolved. What is the scope of civil society’s activities amid the growing authoritarianism in Cambodia?
Electoral Politics Must Be Clean So It Doesn’t Become a Facade for Democracy
A number of civil society organizations are calling for a clean electoral process to be prioritized at all times. Otherwise, the process will amount to nothing more than a facade of democracy.
High Inequality in Rural Areas Calls for Targeted Interventions
A survey on public perceptions of inequality conducted by the Indonesian NGO Forum on Indonesian Development (INFID) shows that public perceptions of inequality