Press Release INDONESIAN SEXUAL DIVERSITY MOVEMENT Condemning the Act of Terror against LGBT Group in Orlando, Florida, USA

Sunday, June 12, 2016. Pulse, a night club which, for more than 15 years, had become a place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community to gather, became a target of terror from a gunman who released fire from an AR-15 assault rifle in a blind rage toward the bar that is located in Orlando, Florida, USA. The act killed 50 people and injured 53 others (Kompas.Com).

Local media stated that the gunman carried out the shooting terror based on his hate against LGBT group. It is an irony for the United States, a place that strongly encourages the fulfillment of LGBT rights within its country, and even worldwide, to experience such terror.

We, on behalf of Indonesian Sexual Diversity Movement (GKSI) and civil society groups in Indonesia, as parts of the global citizens of the world, are strongly condemning the act of terror. We would like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to all victims of this tragedy and their families. Because, for whatever reason, someone must not do any violence against others. We also refuse to link this act with the perpetrator’s religion. For us, this act was a pure act of terror based on hate. There is no religion that teaches terrorism. This terror is a sign that, wherever they are, whether it’s in a developing or a developed country, LGBT are always living in insecurity.

Therefore, we would like to ask the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to:

1. Actively participate in voicing, promoting, and doing campaign on LGBT rights, both in the national and international level.
2. Systematically anticipate any possibility of similar act of violence to happen against LGBT and other marginalized groups in Indonesia.
3. Create a regulation to ensure that LGBT group will be protected from any violence and discrimination in private and public spaces.
4. Engage the public, especially religious leaders, to keep on developing education of peace which involves values of non-violence and non-discrimination against anyone, especially LGBT groups.

Best Regards in Diversity,

Signed by

Contact Person :

Agustin (Ardhanary Institut) : 0818808076

Teguh (Suara Kita) : 081297592969

Organizations:

Ardhanary Institute

GWL Ina

Perempuan Mahardika

Suara Kita

BITES

Rumah Pelangi Indonesia

Support Group and Resource Center on Sexuality Studies

Indonesia Institute

ASEAN Youth Forum

JKLPK Indonesia

Gema Lentera Tadulako

Inspirasi ID

Pusat Demokrasi dan HAM Universitas Sanata Darma

Keppak Perempuan

IndoPROGRESS

Yayasan Pantau

Komunitas Payung Semarang

Bumi Kecil Jakarta

Nurani Perempuan

Sobat KBB

Politik Rakyat

Yayasan Teguh Karya

Institut Mosintuwu

LBH APIK Semarang

Perempuan Berbagi

Aliansi Sumut Bersatu

Indonesia Aids Coalition

Bravo MDC

 

Individuals:

Melinda Siahaan – Mahasiswa

Ekky Alexander Lizardo – Wiraswasta

Uwi Mathovani – Wiraswasta

Canu Siregar – Mahasiswa

Dina Listiorini – Mahasiswa PhD

Joss Wibisono

Gunn Wibisono, M.Si.

Fajar Zakhri

Masiyono

Avi Mahaningtyas – Profesional

Maria Pakpahan

Revandi Oktovian

Bonny Triyana

Tomy Michael – Tenaga Edukatif

Salma Safitri

Yuyun Wahyuningrum

Panca Saktiyani

Ananda Sukarlan

Mas Ayu Yulia

Tri Agus Susanto, M.Si. – Dosen  Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi STPMD “APMD” Jogja

Lely Zaelani Hapsari

Chrysogonus Siddha Malilang – Mahasiswa PhD

Salbiyah

Anastasia Satriyo

Woro Wahyuningtyas

Anna Marsiana

Denni Pinontoan

Putri Laila Tanjung – Mahasiswa

Shinta Miranda – Penulis

Elisabeth Oktofani – Penulis

Dewi Ratnawulan – Human Rights Advisor

Kudeta Katharina – Pegawai

Aditya Sylvana – Human lover

Muhammad Iqbal Suma – Penulis

Qory Dellasera

Ponari – Aktivis sosial

Jezaya Liberti – Aktivis LGBT Manado

Helga Worotitjan

Nanang Sunandar

Yosep Yapi Taum

Made Supriatna – Peneliti dan Jurnalis

Kencana Indrishwari

Anung Nur Rachmi – Seorang Ibu

Ida Anggraeni Ananda

Meirina Sari Butar Butar

Kardina Karim Hamado

Windu Yusuf

Imam Shofwan

Said Iqbal – Leveransir

All Tampakatu

Kyo Ichikogyo

Oriel Calosa

Stanley Osyaviva

Muhammad Agus  Samsudin

Rasyid Ridha

Budhis Utami – Aktivis

Reza Doang – Aktivis

Agus Wahyudi

Dewi Astuti – Pekerja Sosial

Aan S. Rianto

Pudji Tursana

Siswa Santoso – Peneliti

Stephen Suleeman – Dosen

Ita Fatia Nadia – Peneliti

Christopel Paino – Jurnalis

Timo Duile – Peneliti

Ririn Sefsani

Selfitriani Kulla

Erwin Santoso – Jurnalis

Yefri Heriani

Angger Wiji Rahayu

Palti Hatoguan Panjaitan – Pendeta

Ditta Wisnu – Mahasiswa

Vivi Widyawati

Wisnu Surya Pratama – Pekerja Film

Yenny N. Lubis

Nuke Nugroho – Aktivis Sosial

Stephanus Winarto – Aktivis HAM

Aceng Handayani Sutisna – Buruh Masak

Ilma Sovri Yanti  – Aktivis

Citra Dara Farera

Otniel Adityo Setiawan – Mahasiswa

Andre William – Aktivis

Rio Maesa – Penulis

Chrissy Siahaan – Aktivis

Arther Panther Olii – Guru Honorer

Ali Sutra

Dian Makruf

Roberto Lie

Andris Wisatha Aries Putra – Digital Strategist

Liza Hadiz

Aryawiryawan Epifanes Ruben Simauw – Pekerja Seni

Irmia Fitriyah – Pedagang

Akmil Wathonie – Santri

Poppy Louise

Sicillia Leiwakabessy – Penulis

Nursyahbani Katjasungkana – Human Rights Lawyer

Alita Karen

Lian Gogali

Eva Simanjuntak – Single Mom

Ayu Wahyuningroem – Peneliti

Penrad Siagian

Mia Amalia – Penulis

Soka Handinah Katjasungkana

Purna Adhiyasa Supriadi – Seniman

Wisesa Wirayuda – Budayawan

Ardian Rudianto Hunta – Mahasiswa

Ferry Wira Padang

Aditya Wardhana

Edo Caniago – Juru Bahasa Isyarat