Urgent: Stand Up for Septia Dwi Pertiwi – Defamation Case Highlights Worker Rights in Indonesia

Urgent Action: Support for Septia Dwi Pertiwi

On August 26, 2024, Septia Dwi Pertiwi was arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia. She criticized her former employer on social media. The co-owner of her company accused her of defamation under the Electronic Information and Transactions Law. Septia stated that the company underpaid employees and neglected their rights. She has been detained for 25 days and is now under city detention until November 30, 2024.

What You Can Do:

1. Write a letter to government officials. Use the sample below or express your thoughts.
2. Report your actions by clicking here. This helps track the support for Septia.

Sample Letter:

Dear Dr. Burhanuddin,

I am concerned about Septia Dwi Pertiwi, who is currently in city detention in Jakarta after criticizing her former employer.

Septia criticized PT Hive Five on social media on January 21, 2023. She alleged that the company underpaid employees and neglected their rights. Henry Kurnia Adhi, a co-owner of PT Hive Five, reported her for defamation. This case is linked to the Electronic Information and Transactions Law, which has been misused in Indonesia.

On August 26, 2024, Septia was arrested and charged with defamation. After 25 days in detention, she sought release. Although her request was granted on September 19, 2024, she remains under city detention until November 30, 2024.

I urge you to release Septia Dwi Pertiwi and drop the charges against her. Ensure that all activists can work freely without fear of arrest or intimidation. Stop using the Electronic Information and Transactions Law to silence dissent. Treat defamation as a civil matter.

Yours sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]

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