“2016 and 2018 Gender Diversity in Human Rights Perspectives”
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A JOURNALISTIC COMPILATION “2016 AND 2018 GENDER DIVERSITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVES” Journalists: 2016 WORKSHOP Erika Sepriyani – Palembang Pos, Dyah Ayu Pitaloka – Rappler.com, Agus Setiyanto – Satelit Post, Bambang Muryanto – The Jakarta Post, Fira Abdurachman – Kompas.com Kristianto Galuwo – DeGorontalo.co, Mei Leandha – Kompas.com Phesi Ester Julikawati – Tempo.co, Rudiyansah – Lampung Post, Truly Okto Purba – Tribun Sumut Winahyu Dwi Utami – Liputanmerahputih17.com, Taufik Hidayat – RRI.co.id Girindra Whardana – Inews Jateng, Rio Tuasikal – KBR, Ummy Hadyah Saleh – Suara.com Marhasak Reinardo Sinaga – RRI Pontianak 2018 WORKSHOP Ahmad Fauzan – KabarKampus.com, Ardy Bayage – Suara Papua, Benni Indo – Surya Malang Camely Artha – Magdalene.co, Ervan Wahyudin – RTV, Eviera Paramita Sandi – Tribun Bali Gisela Swaragita – The Jakarta Post, Winahyu Dwi Utami – Independen.id, Zakki Amali – Serat.id Yoseph E Ikanubun – Kabarmanado.com, Yosephine Adriana Widia Primastika – Serat.id Margaretha Nainggolan – Batamnews.co.id, Iqnatius Dwiana Mulyanto – Independen.id Marina Azhari – Independen.id, Prisca Priscila Papilaya – Independen.id, Suwandi – Jambipro.com Shinta Maharani – Tempo.co, Khairiyah Fitri – Kumparan.com, Yose Hendra – Beritagar.id Isa Anshar Yusuf – Berita Kawanua.com, Rahma Amin – Harian Radar Makassar Kristiawan Balasa – Suarapemredkalbar.com Mentor 2016: Renjani Pusposari, Agung Sedayu, Yekthi Hesthi M, Agus Rakasiwi Mentor 2018 Dian Yuliastuti, Sunudyantoro, Edy Can Editor: Sunudyantoro Translators: Anita Rachman, Novia Stephanie Proofreader: Febrina Galuh P. Design & Layout: Krisna Sahwono First Edition: Desember 2019 Publisher: ALIANSI JURNALIS INDEPENDEN (AJI) INDONESIA Jalan Sigura-gura no. 6A, Duren Tiga, Pancoran, Jakarta Selatan. Tel. +62 21 2207 9779, Fax. +62 21 2207 9779 E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.aji.or.id Supported by: Aliansi Jurnalis Independen | Perbankan dan Fintech 1 2 Perbankan dan Fintech | Aliansi Jurnalis Independen Foreword FOREWORD JOURNALISM AND HUMANITY “Humanities and journalism have been interdependent, each improving and nourishing the other.” - Richard Louv, advisor to Inquirefirst, a non-profit organization on investigative journalism. Louv’s statement illustrates the way journalism and humanities are inextricably linked and mutually complementary. His words reflect the way journalism plays its part in giving voice to the voiceless. The key to maintaining idealism as a journalist is to keep a firm grip on the humanities. In turn, it will serve as the basic principle for a journalist in representing those who are unable to speak up. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) are among the groups that are frequently marginalized. In the name of religion or moral, the group is often cast out, ignored, silenced, or even harassed. They are also often portrayed in the news in ways that potentially lead to bullying. The authorities make a spectacle of the inhumane treatment they use against the group, particularly when its members were involved in crime. In other cases, the group is often publicly humiliated for actions they have not been found guilty of in the court of law. Aliansi Jurnalis Independen | Perbankan dan Fintech 3 Foreword Journalism on this group of people often depicts them being caught in a raid, hosed with water from a firetruck, their hair shorn and their nails clipped, being paraded naked, and forced to sign a declaration to never again dress up like a woman. These inhumane treatments are exacerbated with exploitative news reporting without consideration for the values of humanity. LGBT groups, therefore, become nothing more than objects for journalists to draw in readership, serving as click baits to increase page view. Unbalanced journalism that neglects to take humanism into consideration is the result of journalists working with incomplete perspectives of fundamental human rights and failure to understand the stance that a journalist is supposed to take, including in setting aside personal opinions when reporting certain facts. Based on these considerations, Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) and Ardhanari Institute had agreed to work synergistically to build journalist capacity to deliver the humanistic messages from those that are marginalized. AJI deems it important for journalists to demonstrate heightened sensitivity in reporting problems of humanity. After all, without humanistic messages, journalism will only serve stories that are lacking in “soul”. In a collaborative workshop, a number of journalists from across Indonesia had sat together in a class to listen to explanation from experts on humanism, fundamental human rights, gender diversity, sociopolitical and religious perspectives, as well as journalism techniques that focus on professionalism while refraining from mixing facts with opinions. The workshop sessions also offered the journalists an opportunity to engage in discussions, share experience, and visit institutions that are fighting to empower LGBT groups. The participants’ reports were published on a variety of platforms: print and online media, as well as television. A number of the stories also mentioned the challenges faced by the participants in contacting their sources, encountering social stigma on LGBT groups, and resistance from the newsroom. 4 Perbankan dan Fintech | Aliansi Jurnalis Independen Foreword The training constitutes a small part of Alliance of Independent Journalist’s efforts to take side with and speak up for voiceless communities. William Woo, a senior journalist based in California, United States, was quoted as saying: “As journalists, we make moral and subjective choices all the time, just like the people we covered.” Let us hope that the moral and subjective choices made by journalists are ones that are based on humanism in due observance of the fundamental human rights. Jakarta, September 2019 Aliansi Jurnalis Independen | Perbankan dan Fintech 5 A JOURNALISTIC COMPILATION “2016 WORKSHOP ON GENDER DIVERSITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVES” 8 A JOURNALISTIC COMPILATION “2018 WORKSHOP ON GENDER DIVERSITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVES” 192 6 Perbankan dan Fintech | Aliansi Jurnalis Independen A JOURNALISTIC COMPILATION “2016 GENDER DIVERSITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVES” Aliansi Jurnalis Independen | Perbankan dan Fintech 7 A JOURNALISTIC COMPILATION “2016 WORKSHOP ON GENDER DIVERSITY IN HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVES” Chasing Dreams through Dangdut 11 Erika Sepriyani, Palembang Pos Behind the Scarlet Lips of a Transwoman 17 Dyah Ayu Pitaloka, Rappler.com Lengger Lanang Dancing Their Way to The Future 27 Agus Setiyanto, Satelit Post Parents Need Education on Sexuality to Prevent LGBT Violence 37 Bambang Muryanto, The Jakarta Post He is Gay and He is My Son 42 Fira Abdurachman, Kompas.com LGBT in the Arms of Sulawesi 45 Kristianto Galuwo, DeGorontalo.co We’re Human First, Transwomen Second 63 Mei Leandha, Kompas.com Lebong: Equal Coexistence for the Tayuks 72 Phesi Ester Julikawati, Tempo.co Against the Current 80 Rudiyansah, Lampung Post We are Paid Less than Straight Workers 87 Truky Okto Purba, Tribun Sumut 1. LGBT Staking a Claim in the Future 95 2. Virginia Lost Her Job 99 Winahyu Dwi Utami, LiputanMerahPutih17.com The Transwoman’s Love Song 105 Taufik Hidayat, RRI.co.id 8 Perbankan dan Fintech | Aliansi Jurnalis Independen They’re Longing for God 111 Girindra Wardhana, Inews Jateng Transgender People at the Indonesian Universities 114 Rio Tuasikal, KBR Poor Health Access for Elderly Transwomen 119 Ummi Hadyah Saleh, Suara.com Intersex Child and The Struggle with Birth Certificate 125 Marhasak Reinardo Sinaga, RRI Pontianak 1. Transwoman’s Lone Academic Journey (1) - Controversial Campus Ban 132 2. Transwoman’s Lone Academic Journey (2) - My Hijab, My Identity 138 3. Transwoman’s Lone Academic Journey (3) - Dreams of Doctoral Degree 145 4. Transwoman’s Lone Academic Journey (4) - Go With the Flow 151 5. Transwoman’s Lone Academic Journey (5-end) - Concealing Gender Identity 155 Hartatik, Suara Merdeka Testimonial 162 Aliansi Jurnalis Independen | Perbankan dan Fintech 9 Erika Supriyanti Palembang Pos 10 Perbankan dan Fintech | Aliansi Jurnalis Independen Erika Supriyanti CHASING DREAMS THROUGH DANGDUT Erika Supriyanti, Palembang Pos A transwoman in Palembang was gifted with a knack for composing dangdut songs. Due to lack of support, however, it was nearly impossible for her to market her music. “Why are you giving me false hope? Don’t leave me hanging. Don’t hurt my heart. If you truly do not love me anymore, I’ll be on my own.” Those were lines from a song composed by Aris Rinaldi. Aris, a transwoman, had written 27 dangdut songs. Indeed, her composing skill was unquestionable. That day, Aris’ fingers moved quickly, cutting her customer’s hair. While doing her job, she dearly sang a song popularized by the so-called Indonesia’s King of Dangdut, Roma Irama “Kehilangan” or losing. From her 5 x 5 meters beauty salon Aris earned her living. She opened her salon from 8 in the morning until 7 in the evening; many came for her service. “Thank God, they are satisfied with my service. I have a lot of customers,” she said while cleaning up hair on the floor. Aris was truly a composer. But her hope to be recognized as a dangdut songwriter—the music she loved since she was a child—seemed to be too difficult to achieve. “One of the reasons, maybe, is because I am a transwoman. But, I don’t know, I will Aliansi Jurnalis Independen | Perbankan dan Fintech 11 Erika Supriyanti keep fighting,” Aris said,