Ep 161 : From Reformasi to Reform: How Indonesia Navigates Religion, Power & Peace | Dr. Dicky Sofjan

Since the turbulence of Indonesia's 1998 Reformasi movement, the country has charted a remarkable course toward religious harmony and inclusive governance. Dr. Dicky Sofjan joins She Talks Peace to examine how religious groups influence policy in the world's largest Muslim-majority democracy, and why religion itself is not the problem. He warns against the misuse of religious teachings to marginalize indigenous communities and calls on religious leaders to be champions of equity rather than exploitation. Dr. Sofjan highlights how academic institutions and women ulama are reshaping Islamic leadership from the ground up. This conversation offers vital lessons for peacebuilders, policymakers, and advocates across Southeast Asia and beyond.

This four-part episode series of She Talks Peace was recorded in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, also known as the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.

Across the series, we spoke with Dr. Rahimah Abdulrahim, Dr. Amporn Marddent, Mr. Ejaz Min Khant, Dr. Dicky Sofjian, and Dr. Suraiya Kamaruzzaman to reflect on the past, present, and future of the WPS Agenda. Please note that some references, events, or perspectives shared may reflect the context and timing of the recordings, and certain developments may have since evolved.

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