Indonesia bans forced religious attire in state schools
Move follows one school s attempt to force a Christian student to wear a Muslim headscarf
Indonesian Education and Culture Minister Nadiem Anwar Makarim announces a new decree banning state schools from interfering in the religious beliefs of students and teachers on Feb. 3. (Photo: YouTube)
The Indonesian government has issued a decree banning state schools from interfering in the religious beliefs of students and teachers in a move that is being hailed as part of increased efforts to ensure the Muslim-majority country remains inclusive.
The decree was announced on Feb. 3 following an outcry last month after a state vocational senior high school in Padang, West Sumatra province, ordered all female students to wear a hijab.
Riding towards a better Indonesia Peace Train Indonesia provides an exciting way for interfaith youths to make sure diversity stays on track
Peace Train Indonesia participants are ready to leave capital Jakarta for Temanggung in Central Java province on Jan. 15. (Photo supplied)
Magdalena Tri Natalia Urada, 24, registered immediately after learning about Peace Train Indonesia on social media last month. I was interested because it s all about diversity. By joining I would also have new friends from different religious backgrounds from across the country and could share experiences with them, she told UCA News.
Peace Train Indonesia (PTI) is an interfaith travel program for people aged 17-30 that uses the country s rail network to make organized visits to various cities.
On track for a better Indonesia
Peace Train Indonesia provides an exciting way for interfaith youths to make sure diversity can thrive
Peace Train Indonesia participants are ready to leave capital Jakarta for Temanggung in Central Java province on Jan. 15. (Photo supplied)
Magdalena Tri Natalia Urada, 24, registered immediately after learning about Peace Train Indonesia on social media last month.
“I was interested because it’s all about diversity. By joining I would also have new friends from different religious backgrounds from across the country and could share experiences with them,” she told UCA News.
Peace Train Indonesia (PTI) is an interfaith travel program for people aged 17-30 that uses the country’s rail network to make organized visits to various cities.
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