(Deutsch) Indonesien als Lieferant für Nickel – Fakten und Hintergründe zu Menschenrechts- und Umweltauswirkungen (Factsheet)
(Deutsch) Pressemitteilungen zur Hauptversammlung von HeidelbergCement
Posted in Activities, Economy, Labor & Corruption, Joint Press Releases & Statements, Indonesia, Campaign, Mining, Press Releases, Environment & Climate
Refugees in Indonesia: Lingering in Permanent Limbo?
by Annika Püfke and Antje Missbach
In December 2021, for the fourth time within the last two years, Indonesian authorities saw themselves forced to facilitate a rescue mission to save 105 Rohingya refugees, mostly women and children, from deadly danger at sea. Having fled persecution in Myanmar and then become stuck in refugee camps in Bangladesh, the Rohingya had suffered perilous conditions for more than a month, trapped on an unseaworthy boat and insufficiently equipped ... read more
Posted in Activities, democracy, Human Rights, Indonesia, Information and Analysis, Publications
(Deutsch) Neue Hauptstadt, alte Probleme
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Posted in Activities, democracy, Indonesia, Publications, Society & Religion, Environment & Climate
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Republic of Indonesia
submitted March 2022
https://www.watchindonesia.de/wp-content/uploads/UPR_Submission_Indonesia_-2022_WI_WPN.pdf
Human Rights Council
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Republic of Indonesia
4th cycle (7-18 November 2022)
Joint Stakeholders’ Submission by:
Watch Indonesia! e.V.
West Papua Network (WPN)
I. Introduction
- This stakeholder report is a joint submission by Watch Indonesia! and the West Papua Network (Westpapua-Netzwerk, WPN). The report highlights key concerns, trends and significant developments in the human rights situation in Indonesia including a particular focus on the region West Papua between June 2017 and March ... read more
Posted in Activities, joint position papers, Justice, Human Rights, Indonesia, Land & Indigenous Rights, Papua, Position Papers, Press Freedom, Publications, Regional Conflicts, Society & Religion
(Deutsch) Dossier: Menschenrechte 2022. Aktuelle Lage in 17 Ländern. Politische Handlungsempfehlungen (Internationale Advocacy Netzwerke)
Posted in Activities, joint studies and reports, Human Rights, Indonesia, Papua, Publications
Climate Killer Concrete – HeidelbergCement, climate protection and human rights
When: Thursday, 10 February 2022, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Online by Melanchthon Academy Cologne and in cooperation with the Association of Ethical Shareholders Germany
Recently, the construction industry has come under fire as being particularly damaging to the climate. The cement and concrete industry accounts for six percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. In Germany, HeidelbergCement is the publicly listed company with the highest carbon dioxide emissions after RWE*. Nevertheless, HeidelbergCement`s CEO Dominik von Achten, does not feel that ... read more
Posted in Activities, Campaign, Mining, Environment & Climate
Information Materials Urban Transformation
In 2021, Watch Indonesia! e.V. produced a flyer and poster as part of the Urban Transformation in Indonesia and Germany project. The materials are the result of several rounds of talks and interviews. On request, the flyer is also available as a print version, in addition to other materials of the association.
Urban transformation is an ongoing process in which social and ecological change are inseparable. Therefore, the participation of as many people as possible ... read more
Posted in Activities, Project Urban Transformation
Speak out! – Truth & Justice in Indonesia and Timor-Leste
Film screening and discussion – Monday, 13th December 2021, 5:00 – 6:30 pm. (Jakarta Time) / 7 – 8:30 pm. (Dili Time) / 11am. – 12:30 pm (Berlin Time) by Zoom, in English (Indonesian interpretation will be provided)
10th of December is International Human Rights Day.
In celebration of this day, we cordially invite you to join our online discussion of the animated documentary shorts: Konta-sai and 8:45 by Asia Justice and Rights and launch of Watch Indonesia ... read more
Posted in Activities, Indonesia, East Timor, Events
Contested Urban Spaces in Jakarta and Berlin (Online Event)
Date: November 30, 2021 11:00-14:00 CET (Berlin) /// 17:00-20:00 WIB (Jakarta)
https://zoom.us/j/98124275712?pwd=ZjlYdHlrUGFGcHpnbDJVQTZFZVlyUT09
Processes of urban transformation are complex and dependent on global and regional conditions. The threat of a global climate catastrophe, a scarcity of resources, or the worsening of social inequality are enormous challenges for any urbanisation and an outspoken desire for a sustainable, social and climate-friendly urban transformation.
As capital and partner cities, Berlin and Jakarta have special roles to play. Will they succeed in meeting the needs of ... read more
Posted in Activities, Indonesia, Project Urban Transformation, Events
(Deutsch) Netzwerktreffen im Rahmen des Projekts Urbane Transformation
Posted in Activities, Project Urban Transformation, Environment & Climate
