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The Issue of Pluralism from a Media Perspective

With its wide reach, speed, and ability to transcend cultural barriers within society, the mass media serves as a strategic vehicle for promoting the values of pluralism. Consequently, the media is expected not only to provide accurate information but also to exercise wisdom in presenting information in a factual, neutral, objective, and balanced manner. This book aims to explore ideas regarding the mass media and pluralism in a society and nation currently undergoing democratic consolidation. Read more

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Toward Meaningful Democracy: Challenges in Improving Political Representation in Indonesia

Indonesian politics has succeeded in fostering public participation at both the national and local levels. Many transformative leaders have emerged since the dawn of Indonesia’s open democracy. However, on the other hand, a number of instruments of civil and political rights have deteriorated. Representation, which should serve the interests of the people, has been hijacked by elites and their groups. This book is the result of research by Demos, an organization engaged in research and advocacy on issues of democracy and human rights. Read more

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Memantau Korupsi Pemilu

Dalam konteks korupsi, persoalan pendanaan kampanye, politik uang serta penggunaan fasilitas jabatan di dalam pemilu menjadi cikal-bakal munculnya korupsi politik, yakni korupsi yang terjadi akibat penyelewengan kekuasaan politik. Buku ini diterbitkan beberapa tahun silam jelang perhelatan Pemilu 2009. Jelang Pemilu 2024, rasanya buku ini masih relevan dijadikan rujukan seputar korupsi pada arena pemilu.

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Guidelines for the Prevention of Torture by State Officials

Torture by state officials, unfortunately, is often viewed as acceptable by the public. Yet the status of being a state official is not a license to act arbitrarily. Torture is a criminal act that violates human rights, regardless of who the perpetrator is. What should members of civil society do if they experience it? What should you do as a law enforcement officer if you witness violence occurring? Find out in this book

Policy Paper

Truth and Healing

The importance of pursuing national reconciliation to resolve and bring closure to lingering issues from the past—such as gross human rights violations and political crimes committed in the name of the state—is an integral part of democratic consolidation. However, to what extent have these efforts been carried out?

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Guide to the Protection of Environmental Human Rights Defenders

The Pusaka Bentala Rakyat Foundation and the Tifa Foundation view this protection guide for environmental human rights defenders as an urgent necessity. It is hoped that this guidebook will strengthen and enhance the capacity of indigenous and local communities in their advocacy efforts to secure and protect their rights to land, livelihoods, and the environment, as well as their right to participate in shaping development in their communities.

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