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
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
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
INDONESIAN PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY In Indonesia, LGBTQ+ individuals and activists have long faced fierce opposition from politicians, government officials and state offices, who
MEMORIES OF MY BODY (2018/2019) Memories of My Body is a 2018 /2019 Indonesian drama film directed by Garin Nugroho. It was selected as the Indonesian
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We are Pelangi Nusantara, an international advocate rallying for love, equality and dignified living for Indonesia’s LGBTQ+ community. It has come to our attention that
In January 2021, a LGBT American woman, Kristen Gray, who lived in Bali during the COVID-19 pandemic, was deported from Indonesia after lauding the island