Indonesia’s anti-LGBT education push raises concerns about stigmatising youth

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs is developing educational materials to discourage "LGBT culture," following a presidential regulation that classified the issue as a non-military security threat. This content is being considered for inclusion in religious education in schools, Friday prayer sermons, and family development programs. While the government states the regulation is not intended to criminalize any group, experts and queer activists express concern that integrating this topic into educational settings could increase stigma against individuals based on their sexual orientation. The materials are still under discussion.