Joint Position from Kasepuhan (Indigenous Community): Indigenous Knowledge in Maintaining and Exercising Indigenous Peoples’ Food Sovereignty

Banten, July 17, 2026 – Kasepuhan-kasepuhan in South Banten together with the Indigenous Bill Coalition reaffirmed the importance of state recognition of Indigenous Peoples through the acceleration of the ratification of the Indigenous Peoples Bill (Indigenous Peoples Bill) in a Public Discussion and Consolidation held by Kasepuhan Citorek, Lebak Regency, Banten. This activity brought together representatives […]

Gathering Collective Strength to Oversee the Process of Passing the Indigenous Peoples Bill as a Solution to the Struggle

Bandung, February 25, 2026 — The Coalition to Guard the Indigenous Peoples Bill reaffirmed the urgency of the ratification of the Indigenous Peoples Bill (RUU Masyarakat Atat) in a Public Discussion and Consolidation held at Padjadjaran University. This activity brought together representatives of Indigenous communities, civil society organizations, academics, students, media, and legislative representatives to strengthen […]

16-Year-Old Indigenous Peoples Without a Legal Umbrella

16-Year-Old Indigenous Peoples Without Legal Umbrella: Threats & criminalization continue immediately #SahkanRUUMasyarakatAdat. Jakarta, 20 January 2026 – For 16 years, the Indigenous Peoples Bill (RUU MA) has been debated without certainty of ratification. In the midst of the impasse in legislation, Indigenous Peoples face an increase in agrarian congestion, criminalization, and the dispossession of customary territories […]

Ratification of the Indigenous Peoples Bill in 2025: Awaiting Real Action by the House of Representatives and the Government to Indigenous Peoples

Jakarta, 18 December 2024 – The Coalition to Guard the Indigenous Peoples Bill urges the House of Representatives and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to immediately pass the Indigenous Peoples Bill (RUU MA) in 2025, so that the rights of Indigenous Peoples can be recognized and protected more effectively. Currently, the Indigenous Peoples […]