Why Indonesia Sees Surge in Hate Crimes Against Trans Women
Amnesty International Indonesia has reported a surge in violent persecution against transgender women in Bogor, citing at least three attacks in two months. The organization highlights that these acts, which include physical assault and humiliation, are part of a broader pattern of human rights violations.
Why it matters
The report underscores the systemic vulnerability of marginalized groups and the impact of anti-LGBTQ sentiment on the safety and livelihoods of trans individuals.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Amnesty International Indonesia has condemned a series of recent attacks against transgender women, or trans women, in the city of Bogor. The human rights organization has recorded three cases of such attacks in the past two months.Usman Hamid, Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia, said these are not mere criminal acts, but are classified as "persecution.""Chasing down, beating, humiliating, and attacking a group of people with violence simply because of their gender expression and identity is a grave violation of human rights," he said in a written statement on Friday, July 17, 2026.Amnesty: 'Trans women were beaten and chased down'According to reports received by Amnesty, there have been at least three instances of persecution against trans women in Bogor in the past two months, targeting ten transgender women. One of the cases allegedly occurred in Bubulak sub-district, West Bogor.
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