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Indonesia’s National Commission on Violence Against Women, or Komnas Perempuan, held its first-ever hearing on the country’s mandatory hijab regulations last week, inviting two schoolgirls, six mothers, and two fathers to testify.
12:18 AM - Aug 21, 2023
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The schoolgirls cried about hiding in school restrooms to avoid bullying from teachers and students. The fathers, both Christians, said their daughters had been forced to wear the hijab or had been physically molested because of their “short skirts.”
12:20 AM - Aug 21, 2023
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The women spoke about teachers and other civil servants being pressured to wear the hijab if they want to keep their jobs.
Imam Nakha'i of Komnas Perempuan urged the government ministries to revoke the regulations, saying they had “triggered nationwide bullying, including against school children.”
12:23 AM - Aug 21, 2023
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What about 5 single ladies? Or two elderly ladies? Or 3 childless aunts?
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03:52 AM - Aug 21, 2023
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