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Archive: 16 December 2002

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Gender equality threatens men's positions: Activist

Gender equality threatens men's positions: Activist Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok, Thailand The movement for gender equality and women's empowerment in Indonesia was restrained by fears that women would take over men in decision making positions, noted women's activist and sociologist Saparinah Sadli said over the weekend. "What men are concerned about is that there will be an overwhelming number of women taking over important positions.

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 16, 2002

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 16, 2002 Exhibitions * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel. 6693406, 6602476), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Dec. 23. * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center 1st floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta (Tel. 2524115), until Dec. 31. * Painting, Mukaku + Mukamu = Muka kita kah?, by Helmi Y. Haska, Rumah Tanja, Jl.

TNI chief cautions against human rights trial for Aceh

TNI chief cautions against human rights trial for Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto cautioned against demands for a trial on past human rights abuses in Aceh, saying Sunday it should not be pressed upon if it threatened the nascent peace process in the troubled province. He said the TNI would agree to a human rights tribunal as long as it did not hamper the implementation of the recently signed peace accord with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

Many opportunities for scholarships in Europe

Many opportunities for scholarships in Europe Zora Rahman, Contributor, Jakarta Pesona Pingka is more than a nice riverside garden restaurant on the outskirts of Yogyakarta. It is a successful eco-farming project, the product of the sophisticated biotech knowledge and international experience of its Balinese owner.