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Upholding the Right of Political Participation in Civil Society: an Overview of the Application of International Law and Standards Qurrota A'yun; Syariful Alam
Yuridika Vol. 41 No. 1 (2026): Volume 41 No 1, January 2026
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ydk.v41i1.46004

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Discrimination against civil society rights is still prevalent almost all over the world, including the right to participate in politics. A discussion on its enforcement is needed, reviewed based on the application of existing international laws and standards. The expected benefit of making this paper is to stabilize and provide efforts against the challenges of enforcing the right of political participation by civil society subjects through international standards. The method used to analyze the writing is a literature review of journals, books and reliable sources. The purpose of this paper is to reduce the discrimination related to political activities or the processes of certain groups by dissecting the factors of discrimination regarding the political participation of civil society and clarifying the challenges or evaluations present for international organizations, who have an important role in the enforcement of rights, especially universal human rights. This paper indicates that every society has the same right to participate in politics, so there should be no difference in treatment for certain groups of people. It also explains that there are still many violations of rights and discrimination in the political sphere.
GENDER EQUALITY IN RELIGIOUS COURT DECISIONS: A STUDY OF ALIMONY AND THE STATUS OF MAFQUD HUSBANDS FROM AN ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW PERSPECTIVE Jamil, Nur Cahya; Alam, Syariful
JCH (Jurnal Cendekia Hukum) Vol 11, No 1: JCH (JURNAL CENDEKIA HUKUM)
Publisher : LPPM STIH Putri Maharaja

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33760/jch.v11i1.1325

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The rising rate of female-initiated divorce in Indonesia highlights women's vulnerability due to neglected fundamental rights, specifically alimony, and the prevalence of mafqud (missing) husbands. This situation forces wives into a dilemma of legal uncertainty and structural economic burdens. This study aims to analyse the implementation of gender equality principles in Religious Court decisions concerning the protection of wives' economic rights in cases involving mafqud (missing) husbands, while also examining the consistency of legal application in judicial practice. The research employs a normative-juridical method, using statutory, conceptual, and case-study approaches, analysing three specific Religious Court decisions: PA Kendal (2023), PA Kaimana (2021), and PA Merauke (2011). The results indicate significant legal disparities in the adjudication of similar cases. Some courts maintain a formalistic approach that merely provides legal certainty regarding divorce status without restoring the wife's economic rights. Conversely, other courts have begun adopting a substantive justice approach by granting iddah maintenance (nafkah iddah) and consolatory gifts (mut’ah). This inconsistency suggests that legal protection for women remains a potential "geographic lottery," heavily dependent on the judicial paradigm within each jurisdiction. Furthermore, this study finds that the success of mediation in divorce cases cannot be measured solely through quantitative metrics, as women often hold weak economic bargaining power during family negotiations. The issuance of Supreme Court Circular (SEMA) No. 1 of 2022 provides a legal basis for judges to exercise ex officio authority in determining maintenance, even in the husband's absence (in absentia). This study concludes that the transformation of gender-responsive Islamic family law requires standardised application of norms and enhanced judicial sensitivity to ensure that the economic rights of women in mafqud cases are protected consistently and equitably across all Religious Courts in Indonesia.