Recently, Tempo once again demonstrated its commitment to diversity by interviewing queer activist Arisdo Gonzalez from Pelangi Nusantara. Tempo is indeed one of the few
One day, your friend contacts you or comes to you. They tell you that they have experienced sexual violence. It could have happened at home,
Intolerance and hostility toward LGBTQIA+ people continue to occur in Indonesia. Those responsible range from members of the public to authorities and educational institutions. If
We often hear accusations that LGBTQIA+ identities or sexual and gender diversity are Western fabrications that do not align with Indonesian culture. However, history shows
Home, which should be a safe place to return to, often becomes a source of anxiety for young queer people. Many of us experience rejection
Coming out can be crucial for our emotional well-being, as it allows us to live more authentically. But doing it in Indonesia, where societal and
Lunar New Year is all about food, family, and… unsolicited questions from your aunties and relatives. For queer folks like us, it’s a unique mix
Did you know that on paper, being LGBTQIA+ in Indonesia was never illegal at the national level? When the country gained independence in 1945, it
Privilege is not always easy to notice when you are the one who has it. It feels ordinary, like the way life simply is. But