In Indonesia, authorities fired a police officer in connection with the death of a food delivery driver killed in Jakarta during an anti-government protest. The protests, led by students, workers and human rights groups, have been spreading across Indonesia since last week, drawing attention to lavish spending by politicians and police violence. On Wednesday, hundreds of Indonesian women wielding brooms joined protesters who marched on the parliament in Jakarta.

Endri Yani: “Women are at the heart of the struggle, but our voices are often not heard. One thing that should be considered is the participation of women, how the state has an obligation to value, respect, fulfill and promote human rights and women’s rights, but the state neglects to do so.”

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