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And in this election, a new party is seeking to win representation for marginalized groups like domestic workers and people with disabilities. Female candidates face perhaps a steeper uphill battle, despite a quota system requiring 30% of candidates to be women since 2004. Muharyati said many policies, laws and regulations tend not to side with women, especially women with disabilities. Domestic workers often work long hours without adequate rest or time off, and have little protection from violence from employers. “But we seriously need representatives in the parliament to voice the rights of fellow domestic workers."
Persons: Rian Ernest, Ernest, Indonesia’s, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, Baswedan, , ” Ernest, it's, , Supriatna, Commision, Muharyati, Yuni Sri, Rahayu, ” Rahayu Organizations: Wednesday, Golkar, Purnama, Bank, Indonesian Association of Disabled, Labor Party, National Advocacy Network for Domestic Workers, Indonesia’s National Commission, Lawmakers Locations: JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jakarta, East Jakarta, Chinese, Jakarta’s House, Yuni Sri Rahayu
Most of the victims were forced to work at the factory or on the plantation, often alongside paid workers. Many were tortured, whipped, burned and sexually assaulted. Six prisoners died, including at least three who were tortured to death, according to Indonesia’s National Commission on Human Rights. Former captives also cleaned Mr. Perangin-angin’s mansion, washed his vehicles and fed his 200 cows. Some police officers and soldiers even helped guard or torture the men, victims and the authorities said.
Persons: Perangin, didn’t, , Ardi, angin Organizations: National, Human Rights, New York Times Locations: Regency
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