Gender Equity
Jan 1st, 2008, in News, by PatungWestern aid agencies and their gender equity agenda in Indonesia.
Western Agenda
Said to be a commentator on public affairs, Ansari Yamamah, M.A., Lecturer in Shariah Law at Medan IAIN, said on 12th December that western NGO’s and aid agencies were trying to impose their own ideas of gender equality on Indonesians, as well as western conceptions of terrorism, human rights, and democracy.
Western people often assumed that their way of doing things was the best, and Indonesia, with a society wracked by poverty and injustice, was seen as fertile ground for spreading their ideologies.
Western countries give lots of money to non-government organisations that support their agenda.
Of all the money that foreign NGO’s spent in Indonesia little of it went towards improving the financial and economic situation of the country and the people, he said, but rather it went on politically motivated projects such as gender equity programs. republika
It’s True
Meanwhile, later on 27th December, a survey released by the Australian newspaper lent some support to Ansari Yamamah, claiming that much of the $400 million that Australians had donated to 2004 Aceh tsunami relief had been used by aid agencies to promote politically correct projects that advanced left-wing Western culture over traditional Asian values.
Some of the charities that were ridiculed in the report, and their activities in Aceh:
- World Vision – managed a lobbying campaign to advance land reform to promote gender equality, as well as programs to educate Acehnese women in “democratic processes” and encourage them to enter politics.
- Caritas, a Catholic aid group – funded an Islamic learning centre to promote “the importance of the Koran”.
- Oxfam – staged a “travelling gender justice show” to encourage male Acehnese villagers to better respect women.
The “travelling gender justice show” features scenes of an old fashioned father:
Apa Kaoy, who cannot cook, complains when his wife, exhausted from working in the rice field, has not prepared supper.
Illiterate bigot:
…he disapproves of his daughter’s ambition to study at university. Instead, holding a newspaper upside down because he cannot read, Apa Kaoy tells his daughter it is important that she learn to cook, clean, marry and have children.
Enlightenment:
his attitude towards women softens as other more enlightened men point out the error of his ways.
Echoing Ansari Yamamah in Medan Don D’Cruz said of the Australian report that much of western aid money did not go on actual relief work. theaustralian
Indonesian version of this article – Kesetaraan Jender.
84 Comments on “Gender Equity”
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stevo says:
Yeah that is the sick thing about it, you think its funny Laiedion. It does serve to expose your true colours. I gather Dominique Strauss-Kahn & Julian Assange are not so amused about the injustices imposed on them.
Bonni wants a fair deal and to be treated with respect. What your peddling is not about that.
and what about the poor position of women in Aceh?
Yeah shocking. Just do not make out that women are the only victims of religious nuts. Men are also and more commonly the victims. Read some news man !
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Hey “L” I don’t about funny, sad normally springs to mind but I guess a little amusing bit like watching a dog chasing its tail. There really should be a separate section for really dumb generalizations;
He got that right. They do not care about people, only their own ideas. Happens all over the world.
You would have to be a pretty shallow type of person to suggest the following don’t care about people;
The Fred Hollows Foundation, The Leprosy Mission Australia (TLMA), Doctors without Borders, Oxfam,
The list is endless, curiously (considering my religious views) my personal experience is that CARE happens to be one of the most effective NGO’s. I was really surprised at just how little their staff is paid and they live in some pretty rough conditions.
Of course then we have UNHCR which saves millions of lives every year at the same time fighting the pig ignorant base racism in regards to Refugees.
To get back on the topic, Gender Issues are a major concern in Indonesia, unlike many countries the abandoned wife and family has little recourse for support. What does a young mother with limited education and children to feed do when her no hoper old man runs out. Of course, don’t hold your breath.
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Another one for the silly pad…
Just do not make out that women are the only victims of religious nuts. Men are also and more commonly the victims.
Seriously, Men are more commonly the victim of Religious bigotry ???!! :-)…hello earth calling….
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That is correct Oigal. They (men) are universally the most common victims of violence. The fact you question it shows just how far up your own back side you really are. What an idiot.
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Sssh Stevo, Or I will send one of those big tough women around to beast on you again 🙂
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bonni says:
Dear Stevo,
I am so sorry to hear that men are more commonly the victim of religious
bigotry… Maybe we should make an NGO on men’s rights… 😉This is interesting and ‘pro’ stevo 😀
http://savethemales.ca/200202.html
Hugs and kisses to all of you guys… (As I am a woman with my loving instinct to men) 😛
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UNHCR does not do good work fighting ignorant racist views against refugees, unless the country taking them is “White”. Another words, they only speak out against those countries that promote cultural diversity and tolerance.
Most of the world resides in Asia, India & Africa. The very areas many of the refugees are escaping from. Silly ideas about cultural diversity and rainbow nations have not had much uptake in those places (that is most of the planet, in case you were not paying attention)
It is a bit rich to turn around and call the countries offering to help racist. Did UNHCR speak out against South African blacks shoving burning tyres around the necks of Zimbabwe refugees recently? (We can thank Nobel Peace prize Nelson Mandela for popularising that practice).
The simple fact is that most people are racist, or at least prefer the views of their particular group. It is a natural human condition, get over it. If you cannot accept that basic observable fact of human nature, then you cannot claim to be tolerant or respectful of others views. Views that are almost certain to be held by “refugees”, most of whom are escaping people who think just like them.
That is the dilemma faced by lefty shrills who really stand for nothing. They talk about gender equality and in the same breath jump on anyone criticising immigrants who treat women like dirt. We see them here on IM. They show no respect for Saudi beliefs, say they are irrelevant and ignorant, but get all shrill and righteous if someone does not want Saudi immigrants imposing their beliefs on (say) Australia.
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Oh Dear Stevo, do try and not to channel Glen Beck it sounds so silly. I think we can leave Australia out of any real discussion on refugees as compared to the one million refugees under UNHCR care in Pakistan and Kenya kind of makes Australia look pretty sad and xenophobic when they are so shrill about a couple of thousand.
The simple fact is that most people are racist, or at least prefer the views of their particular group
See I haven’t really figured out what that means, what is your particular group you are referring to..Obviously women out coz they beat on you, so is it black people, perhaps Asians (any particular variety..say Korean are ok, Chinese not). Maybe none of the above..is it beliefs then, Muslims are they in or out ? All Muslims or are we down to sects say only Shia? Hindus? Christians any particular flavour good there?
All a bit confusing really isn’t it..but do keep it up, slow day today 🙂
Just as a matter of interest, here’s just some famous refugees who came to Australia. I guess the question is who contributes most people like this or those who channel Glen Beck and the like at the drop of a hat.
MS TAN LE, Business Development Director, lawyer, Young Australian of the Year,
MS JUDIT KORNER, Businesswoman,
MS JARDIN TRUONG, Businesswoman,
SIR GUSTAV NOSSAL, Medical Scientist,
MS JUDY CASSAB, Artist, won the Archibald twice.
FRANK LOWY, Australia’s richest man, founder and largest shareholder of the world’s biggest shopping centre owner, Westfield
MAJAK DAW, first Sudanese to be drafted into the AFL
Then of course we have the Somalian footballer whose name escapes me at the moment, that’s just a few. I wonder how many of those would have passed they have to be “just like us” (whatever that means) test.
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Lairedion says:
Did UNHCR speak out against South African blacks shoving burning tyres around the necks of Zimbabwe refugees recently?
The simple fact is that most people are racist, or at least prefer the views of their particular group. It is a natural human condition, get over it.
I’m sure you would tell this to those Zimbabwe refugees…. get over it.
To go back to the topic, this is about the gender equity agenda in Indonesia and anybody with a little understanding of the country knows there’s an awful lot of work to be done to improve the conditions of women. We all know what the agenda is from somebody who’s a lecturer at Shariah Law.
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Dear Stevo,
Thanks for giving me ideas! Kinda confusing but ok… I always try to hear both sides of the story 😀
Dear Oigal,
Thanks for giving us some names of famous refugees who came to Australia. It’s good to know!
Out for lunch! Peace!
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e I haven’t really figured out what that means, what is your particular group you are referring to
I agree Oigal. You clearly do not know what it means. Most of us would have shut up until we did understand, but not our Aussie Battler.
I was not referring to my own beliefs, but rather drawing attention to observable human nature. If you dont like humans, then go back to your own planet.
I am not anti immigration and have said (on other threads) I think immigration enriches cultures. I am very pro immigration as a matter of fact. Many of Americas greatest acheivments have been made by first or second generation immigrants (for an example). You provided a few more examples that reinforce my point further. Thanks.
Funny thing is, in the real world I tend to be the one defending immigration. Thats because of the cultural mis-understandings that so many people tend to have. However the answer is not in silly politically correct platitudes that fail to address reality. You will not increase tolerance and understanding if you fail to deal with how people really feel or think.
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I’m sure you would tell this to those Zimbabwe refugees…. get over it.
Oh really Lairedion……. and how did you arrive at that conclusion, based on what I said?
I guess its easier to have a crack at me, rather than the those who burn people alive in the street. This is always a dilema for your kind, they are both black, so who do you attack?
Easy, the “white guy” :))
What a total & utter fake you are.
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Dear Oigal,
Thanks for giving us some names of famous refugees who came to Australia. It’s good to know!
He forgot Malcolm and Angus Young of AC/DC. Further proof that liberal shrills are no fun at all 😉
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bonni,
I agree.
First stevo rants towards me for no apparent reason, then he sends a winking smiley. Why is that? Looks like some weird sexual approach. I mean, like you, I’m straight.
Furthermore he complains about the UNHCR not noting the racism towards Zimbabwe refugees and the next sentence he says we should get over racism.
All confusing stuff…
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like you, I’m straight.
Thanks for feeling the need to point that out. I feel reassured now. How about Oigal, do you think he is one of “us” too?
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I only point that out if males make sexual advances to me. Then I politely refuse the offer. It’s OK you being gay but I’m straight so good luck with the next dude.
Oigal? What’s your obsession with him? I dunno and don’t care, go ahead and ask him. My feeling is he won’t answer your approaches either.
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I think there seems to be confusion with the term immigrant and refugee, not really that hard but.
Actually “L” I agree, its no easy task following the twists and turns in Stevo world, but good fun on a slow day. We do also get some hall of fame howlers.
Stevo, I do try and avoid responding to you directly as for some reason I then feel an overwhelming desire to scrub my hands or go belly up laughing depending on the howler presented. However,
You clearly do not know what it means. Most of us would have shut up until we did understand,
Well come on then enlighten the masses, what is the particular group you are referring to. If its that obvious it cant be that hard?
How about Oigal, do you think he is one of “us” too?
Hmmm more groupings huh? Again I would suggest anyone would be a be wary of being called an “us” in your scary world. That said I can say that I would be mortified if someone said I was one of you 🙂
Bonnie, My pleasure
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Oigal,
There are no twists and turns in my reasoning. In almost every thread, I attack double standards and defend personal liberty. Its a very consistant approach.
What you find so difficult to understand is that I have not prescribed to an ideology, as you have done. Your veiw on a variety of, unrelated, issues can be predicted accurately. Its because they are not -your- own views. You parrot the same banal drivel you can read in any English speaking news paper or see on the TV. I am yet to hear one orginal thought expressed.
I think there seems to be confusion with the term immigrant and refugee, not really that hard but.
Confused again Oigal ! Wow….. I will try and type even slower,
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Thanks for giving us some names of famous refugees who came to Australia. It’s good to know!
Yeah and Indo just got Oigal 🙂 ha ha ha
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Dear Stevo,
What do you mean by…
Yeah and Indo just got Oigal 🙂 ha ha ha
I sense, Stevo might have a crush on Lairedion… You know, sometimes, when someone have a crush on one, they act like they hate them, they act like a pain in the ass for some reason… LOL
Peace, Stevo! I am your biggest fan!
Keep on going…
Waving around and around…
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You know, sometimes, when someone have a crush on one, they act like they hate them, they act like a pain in the ass for some reason… LOL
That explains it, especially the “pain in the ass” makes sense now. Well, it is but a shadow and a thought that he loves. I cannot give him what he seeks. 🙂
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Bonni, I mean Australia got all those wonderful immigrants and Indo just got Oigal. However it was made up for by the fact that Lairedion left, so I guess things balanced out and Yin/Yang was acheived.
I see the boys are a bit excited by the prospect that I may be a bencong. But there again they are prone to flights of fantasy. I suppose I should be flattered by their attention.
They better pray Patrick does not find out and stay away form Aceh. !
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Dear Lairedion,
It is obvious! 😉
Dear Stevo,
What do you mean by…
They better pray Patrick does not find out and stay away form Aceh. !
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Stevo,
I thought your comment was funny, nothing more.
bonni,
Exactly. We can all recall the tragic story of Lilies Lindawati, and what about the poor position of women in Aceh? All help is welcome to improve women’s rights in Indonesia.