In Indonesia, child marriage still occurs frequently, notwithstanding the revision of the Marriage Law in 2019. Not only hampered by cultural or poverty reasons, very often religious arguments are used to legitimize these practices. In what ways does religion support child marriage and how did the pandemic in fact contribute to the increase of child […]
New book on multiculturalism by Frans Wijsen Frans Wijsen published a new book, titled ‘The multicultural challenge – handling religious diversity in the Netherlands’. Around twenty years ago a discussion on ‘the multicultural drama’ started in the Netherlands. Since then, the idea that the multicultural society is either drama or illusion has become commonplace. Now, […]
by: Amadeo Devin Udampoh On November 2nd, 2020, Netherlands-Indonesia Consortium for Muslim-Christian Relations (NICMCR) held a public lecture that featured two speakers, namely Prof. Dr. Musdah Mulia and Dr. Mariecke Van der Berg. The two speakers discussed issues pertaining to gender and sexuality. The first speaker, Prof. Mulia, delivered a presentation about gender relations in […]
WINNER celebrates, strengthens and expands the collaborations in Dutch-Indonesian research and education. From 24 to 26 November 2020, researchers, policy makers and societal stakeholders from Indonesia and the Netherlands share results, ideas and make plans for the future. Together they will develop the knowledge needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and turn it into […]
During the Dutch ‘intelligent lockdown’, many of its citizens were confined at home. However, this situation always applies to “the hidden women”. These women are living in a permanent lockdown; never have freedom of movement and are always monitored; living in an abusive marriage. Who are these women? Why are they subjected to such dire […]
