As Indonesia goes to the polls, women and minority candidates face challenges
10 months, 2 weeks ago

As Indonesia goes to the polls, women and minority candidates face challenges

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It’s the kind of mindset that might make some non-Muslim candidates think twice about campaigning in a conservative Muslim community,” Ernest said. “The most important thing is that legislative candidates want to go directly to the grassroots, asking directly what the people need,” said Supriatna, a first-time voter who, like many Indonesians, uses only one name. “I want to be there to voice the needs and issues of women that must be accommodated by law,” said Muharyati, another candidate in East Jakarta, who goes by only one name. Another Labor Party candidate, Yuni Sri Rahayu, 41, is seeking to represent Indonesia's millions of domestic workers, who are not protected under Indonesian labor laws and regulations.

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As Indonesia goes to the polls, women and minority candidates face challenges
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As Indonesia goes to the polls, women and minority candidates face challenges

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