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Gemma Holliani Cahya in Jakarta

Joy as Indonesia passes bill outlawing sexual abuse and forced marriage

A rally commemorating International Women's Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
An International Women's Day rally in Jakarta, Indonesia, in March. The new sexual abuse laws have faced opposition from conservative groups in the country. Photograph: Tatan Syuflana/AP

Indonesia has passed a landmark bill that for the first time outlaws forced marriage and sexual harassment.

To tears and cheers from supporters in the gallery, on Tuesday the House of Representatives passed the long-awaited legislation that criminalises nine forms of sexual violence, including physical and verbal assault, harassment, forced sterilisation and exploitation.

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