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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) promotes democracy, human rights, economic freedom, and curbing climate change. In Southeast and East Asia, we have offices in Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Seoul, Taipei, and Yangon. We also work in Malaysia. The FNF Indonesia team works with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia, the Government of Wonosobo District, LeGePe, SeJuK, CIPS, InDeKS, and the Climate Institute. Should you have questions or suggestions about our work, please contact us. You can also meet our team here.
News
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Living in Harmony with Living Values Education
Diversity is inherent in Indonesian identity. However, in recent years, the anti-diversity at-mosphere has increased as political dynamics have led to societal polarization. The current polarization is still very pronounced, mainly in social media timelines, especially those relat-ed to religious and ethnic sentiments.
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Economic Freedom and Health Rights in Indonesia during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The government has implemented policies to limit community activities several times since positive cases of COVID-19 were found in Indonesia in early 2020. The restriction policy was deemed necessary to reduce the spread of the virus.
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Three Days of Learning to Write Popular Essays on Tolerance and Freedom
The existence of social media brings new challenges for tolerance and diversity. Various views are so easily and freely produced and accessed on social media. It is easy to find narratives containing anti-freedom, intolerance, and anti-diversity ideas, even those containing descriptions of religious extremism.
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Vaccination: Right or Obligation?
The acceleration of vaccination has become a strategic step for the international community amid the threat of Covid-19. This step is carried out quickly and evenly to most of the population. The hope is that herd immunity will be formed, which will prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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Carbon Pricing; what are they and how do they work?
Monday, August 23, 2021, a webinar was held with the theme “The Importance of Carbon Pricing Regulation in Indonesia”. This webinar aims to provide information on matters relating to the Carbon Tax, such as Indonesia's readiness in implementing the carbon tax in terms of human resources, technology, and compliance with applicable regulations. This webinar was held online through the Zoom platform which started at 13.35 and was attended by 85 participants.
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Indonesia presidential elections: Ready for the race
Who will win the next presidential elections in Indonesia? Although President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, is still ranked first in popularity and electability in prominent political pollsters, he is now in his second term and is banned by the State Constitution to run for the third term.
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Circular Economy: An Economic Alternative for A Liveable World
To promote sustainability driven by innovation, FNF Indonesia, in collaboration with Kemenkumham RI, Climate Institute, Greeneration alongside Ecoxyztem held a Circular Jumpstart, a workshop about circular economy from June 5 – July 22, 2021, with the theme “Towards Smart and Sustainable Cities through Circular Practice” and was attended by 15 selected start-ups coming with various ideas and businesses.
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[May 2022] We are looking for Interns!
Join our internship program! FNF Indonesia offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and objective of various projects involving credible local implementing partners.
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[April 2022] We are hiring!
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) Indonesia is inviting qualified individuals to fill the position of Program Assistant Climate Change and Communications. See the eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply.
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Press Freedom: Indonesia government fears on critics and murals
Freedom of press and expressions in Indonesia are under threat as the government under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo takes harsh actions against critics. Violence against journalists is increasing as his popularity continues to decrease.
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Job Opening for Program Assistant Climate Change and Communications
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), https://www.freiheit.org/id/indonesia, a German non-profit organization in Jakarta, is inviting qualified individuals to fill the position of PROGRAM ASSISTANT CLIMATE CHANGE AND COMMUNICATIONS.
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Perjalanan Lestari: An Act of Sustainable Travel
As tourists, we must also contribute to achieving sustainability in the world of tourism. FNF Indonesia, in collaboration with Climate Institute, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and TelusuRI aim to promote the creation of sustainable travel by conducting a series of workshops titled “Sekolah Telusuri: Perjalanan Lestari”.
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Nurturing Equality Early in PAUD Inklusi
Unlike in most Indonesian school, abled and differently abled children can learn together in the same classroom in PAUD Inklusi. In this article, our student press workshop participant, Nimatul Faizah, spoke to Ibu Nani, as she showed her the inclusive preschool; a project that she founded to ensure special needs children will get the rights she did not have.
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Why the Community of Sedulur Sikep and Kendeng Want to Preserve the Environment?
Amidst increasing intolerance and religious violence in Indonesia, religious leaders of Kendeng preach about unity, non-violence, and preserving their beloved mother earth, as they fight against the cement factories that threaten their source of life.
