Hundreds of motorcyclists have formed a group to escort emergency vehicles through some of the worst traffic in the world. Their task has only gotten harder since the pandemic.
Article 20 May 2021 Indonesia
Pontianak – Promoting and protecting human dignity is likely the most universal of values as it has always been at the core of various international norms. It can also be found in various customs of nations and communities alike, including in Indonesia with its rich culture and traditions.
During a seminar on Tuesday, 27 April 2021, co-organized by Tanjungpura University and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, academicians, researchers and guardians of Dayak custom explored the promotion and protection of human dignity from the perspective of Dayak culture.
This seminar was attended by representatives of the National Resilience Institute (LEMHANNAS RI), officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, professors at Tanjungpura University and other local universities, researchers at Institut Dayakologi, representatives of Dayak Customary Council, personnel of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), and ICRC expe
Indonesia: Collaboration with the PMI in the Papua Province Article 19 May 2021 Indonesia
Jakarta (ICRC) – In support of strengthening the capacity of the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia/PMI) at the provincial and district level, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Regional Delegation to Indonesia and Timor-Leste together with the PMI organized a series of orientation and dissemination sessions on humanitarian values and Red Cross principles to the board members of PMI from 12 regencies in the province of Papua. These sessions were held in Jayapura and Nabire on 6-9 April 2021.
In the 2-day sessions, the participants learned the code of conduct in working with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, PMI organization and governance, how to work and deliver relief safely as well as the guidelines while working in the field, that could guide them when conducting their humanitarian work.
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In traffic-choked Jakarta, volunteer motorcyclists help ambulances weave through congestion
A member of the Indonesian Escorting Ambulance helping an ambulance weave through traffic on a congested two-lane road in Jakarta. (Photo: Nivell Rayda)
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JAKARTA: As soon as the wailing sound of an ambulance sirens were heard, three motorcyclists in matching leather jackets immediately sprang into action, hastily putting on their helmets and hopping on their motorcycles.
With their hands revving the throttles, the three motorcyclists quickly caught up with the ambulance.