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International Women’s Day is Moment to End Abusive ‘Virginity Tests’

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Expand Members of the Indonesian Air Force march during celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Air Force in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 9, 2016. © 2016 Beawiharta/Reuters Indonesian President Joko Widodo last week tweeted his support for International Women’s Day by declaring that “building Indonesia, we need tough women.” That message suggested support for a day dedicated to “empowering women in all settings.” But Jokowi neglected to add that his government continues to inflict a form of gender-based violence on thousands of “tough women” interested in “building Indonesia” – specifically…

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