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Virginity Tests: Proposals Made to Test School Girls

Muhammad Rasyid the Education Chief in Indonesia has made proposals of virginity tests for senior high school girls aged 15 to 16 year old. The results of which will ultimately decide on their progression onto the next grade. ...

by Ozlem Unat

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Indonesia’s virginity tests: A growing women’s rights violation

Indonesia’s city of Jember recently proposed imposing a state-sponsored two-finger test to check for the virginity of female high school students, preventing those who have engaged in pre-marital sex from receiving their ...

by Hina Tai

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The Palm Oil Industry & Its Choke Hold On South East Asia

A month ago, the smog or haze from burning peats in Indonesia blanketed the region, raising alarms over health concerns of the young and elderly. There were increased reports of respiratory problems and eye infections. This ye...

by Gaanashree Wood

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