# women

From Bricks to Boardrooms: Indonesia’s Women Honor Kartini with Pride and Purpose

From rural markets to corporate stages, Indonesian women honor Kartini Day with fashion shows and powerful stories of resilience.
Lifestyle Apr 21, 2025 | 10:38 pm

Rights Activists Call for Probe into Ahmad Dhani’s Controversial Marriage Remarks

Activist group says Dhani's statement "reduces women to mere reproductive tools and sexual servants for their husbands."
Lifestyle Mar 7, 2025 | 9:50 am

Backstagers Event Showcases Women's Leadership in Indonesia’s Event Industry

Backstagers "The New Era" event in Jakarta highlights women's empowerment in the event industry, showcasing inclusivity and industry growth.
Lifestyle Feb 27, 2025 | 10:26 am

Prabowo's Cabinet: Palm Oil Entrepreneur Widiyanti Wardhana in Line for Ministerial Role

One figure drawing public attention is Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, a palm oil entrepreneur from East Kalimantan
News Oct 15, 2024 | 3:46 pm

81-Year-Old South Korean Misses Out on Becoming Oldest Miss Universe Contestant

81-year-old model Choi Soon-hwa missed out on becoming the oldest Miss Universe contestant after competing in South Korea’s national pageant
Lifestyle Sep 30, 2024 | 10:09 pm

Women in Iran Are Going Without Hijabs As the 2nd Anniversary of Mahsa Amini's Death Approaches

Amini, 22, died on Sept. 16, 2022, in a hospital after her arrest by the country’s morality police over allegedly not wearing her hijab.
News Sep 14, 2024 | 7:05 pm

Official Suspended Following Harassment of South Korean Youtuber in Sulawesi

The Transportation Ministry has officially suspended Asri Damuna following a viral video of him harassing a female tourist from South Korea.
News May 11, 2024 | 12:18 pm

Transportation Ministry Investigates Alleged Harassment of South Korean YouTuber

The Transportation Ministry is investigating the alleged harassment of South Korean YouTuber Jiah by one of its officials.
News May 10, 2024 | 3:19 pm

Elnusa Apologizes after HR Staffer Caught Harassing Female Job Applicant

The staffer allegedly inquired about the breast size of a woman applying for a secretary position.
News Apr 27, 2024 | 4:32 pm

Women of Indonesia Reflect on Kartini's Legacy

Indonesia commemorated Kartini Day on Sunday, celebrated by women across the nation, including female celebrities and businesswomen
Lifestyle Apr 22, 2024 | 2:48 pm

Grant Thornton's Kartini Day Report: Slow Progress towards Gender Equality

Grant Thornton predicts that at this rate, gender equality will not be achieved until 2053.
Business Apr 20, 2024 | 11:40 am

Pancasila University Chancellor Accused of Sexual Abuse by 2 Employees

Edie, 72, has denied any wrongdoing and urged the media to respect the principle of the presumption of innocence.
News Feb 25, 2024 | 8:13 pm

One in Nine Females Face Child Marriage in Indonesia

Indonesia recorded a child marriage rate of 9.23 percent in 2023, equivalent to 163,371 incidents.
News Jan 10, 2024 | 2:26 pm

Wider Opportunities for Women in Male-Dominated PLN

Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) opens ample opportunities for women to work in a more diverse and equal role at the company.
Vision Apr 22, 2022 | 11:59 pm

Sexual Violence Eradication in Indonesia: The Road Ahead

Sexual Violence Eradication Law will provide a legal definition of sexual violence and pro-victim recourse to justice.
Opinion Feb 3, 2022 | 6:51 pm

How Social Restrictions Can Trigger Domestic Violence

Protection for victims of domestic violence has become paramount during the coronavirus pandemic.
News Apr 18, 2020 | 3:14 am

Empowering Women, Empowering the Economy

Today, just over half of Indonesian women are employed, one of the worst numbers in Southeast Asia.
Opinion Mar 17, 2020 | 5:13 pm

Violence Against Women in Indonesia Is Systemic and the Government Is Not Doing Enough to Unravel It: Rights Activists

The National Commission for Women's 2019 annual report shows a 14 percent increase in violence against women.
News Mar 6, 2020 | 3:25 am

More Indonesian Women to Join UN Peacekeeping Mission, Says FM

The number of Indonesian women in UN peacekeeping mission continues to increase and will remain in the future.
News Feb 25, 2020 | 7:18 pm

Bali Democracy Forum to Focus on Role of Women in Democracy

Next week's Bali Democracy Forum will be opened by Indonesia's first woman House Speaker, Puan Maharani.
News Nov 28, 2019 | 10:22 pm

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