Leaked lewd chats expose problem of sexual violence in top Indonesian universities
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Leaked screenshots of a lewd group chat among law students at the University of Indonesia exposed the prevalence of sexual violence in Indonesian universities, sparking widespread outrage. The incident highlights the need for universities to strengthen their task forces and legal processes to prevent victimisation and normalisation of misogyny.
Leaked screenshots of a lewd group chat among law students at the University of Indonesia (UI) have exposed the prevalence of sexual violence in Indonesian universities. The chat, which was shared on social media on April 12, contained obscene conversations about female law students and lecturers, including jokes about rape. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with UI's law school holding a townhall-style forum on April 13 to address the issue. At least 27 women were reportedly sexually harassed in the group chat, including seven female lecturers. The incident highlights the persistence of sexual violence on Indonesian campuses despite a 2022 anti-sexual violence law. Universities must strengthen their task forces and legal processes to prevent victimisation and normalisation of misogyny.
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