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Dina Afrianty

Dina Afrianty

Research Fellow at La Trobe Law School, La Trobe University
I am research fellow at La Trobe Law School and the author of Women and Sharia Law in Northern Indonesia: Local Women's NGOS and the reform of Islamic law in Aceh, published by Routledge 2015. I was previously the Head of International Relations Department at the State Islamic University (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta and Deputy Director of Center for the Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) also at UIN Jakarta and editor to Jurnal Studia Islamika. I have extensive experience working as consultant for international development program working in the area of legal reform and women's rights in Indonesia. I am an associate at the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society (CILIS) at Melbourne Law School and a fellow to the Center of Social Difference at Columbia University. I am the founder of Australia-Indonesia Disability Research and Advocacy Network (AIDRAN).

Why Indonesia’s anti-sexual violence bill is important for people with disabilities

Jul 22, 2019 13:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law

Despite many controversies surrounding deliberation on the anti-sexual violence bill in Indonesias parliament, people with disabilities welcome the new bill. Many disability organisations and advocates have demanded the...

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Economy

Russian manufacturing decelerates in July, economy likely to grow 1.5 pct in 2019

Russias manufacturing fell back into decline in July after displaying signs of rebound, reflecting a lower oil price and generally falling demand conditions throughout the EMEA region and euro area. On a sequential basis,...

U.S. Treasury yields slightly recover on stabilising risk sentiments overnight; uncertainties still hover

The U.S. Treasury yields recovered during Fridays afternoon session as risk sentiments started to stabilize overnight, following comments from President Donald Trump that a call with China is scheduled around the corner...

UK 2-10Y gilt yield inversion raises further concerns on global growth outlook, dragged by lower U.S. yields

The United Kingdoms 2-10Y gilt yields inverted during European trading hours Friday, intrigued by the global growth concerns and uncertainties over U.S.-China trade relations, although President Trump said that he has a...

Persistent trade-tensions likely to cap the upside on overall investment activity in Malaysia, says ANZ Research

Persistent trade-tensions and subdued demand for technology products to cap the upside on overall investment activity from re-negotiated public projects in Malaysia, according to the latest report from ANZ...

Singapore’s NODX falls less than market expectations; outlook soft for remaining year, says OCBC Bank

Singapores non-oil domestic exports (NODX) for the month of July declined 11.2 percent y/y (+3.7 percent m/m sa), slightly better than OCBC Banks forecast for -15.2 percent y/y (+3.4 percent m/m sa), according to the...

Politics

Donald Trump loves that Melania Trump agrees with him about the prenup

The marriage of United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump is possibly one of the most followed subjects in the media today. Since Mr. Trump is known for being a wealthy man, many might be wondering...

Prototype of a nuclear missile that Vladimir Putin bragged about allegedly failed

This month marks the 20-year milestone of Russian President Vladimir Putins political career. However, it has been marred with a series of pro-democracy protests in Moscow as well as the death of five scientists from a...

To restore trust in government, we need to reinvent how the public service works

Around the world, the most informed and effective public servants are changing the way they develop policy and services. Australian public servants are eager to do the same, but their leaders are not supporting them to do...

Woody Harrelson attests just how much Donald Trump loves talking

President Donald Trump has been a well-known man in the business and entertainment industry, even before he started pursuing his political endeavors. Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump was a fashion model when she met her...

Could Boris Johnson really force through a no-deal Brexit in the middle of an election? A constitutional lawyer weighs in

The temperature has been rising over Brexit. Dominic Cummings, the UK prime ministers special adviser, has indicated that even if the government loses an autumn confidence vote and must ultimately call a general election,...

Science

Cryptic genetic variation: the hidden changes in your DNA that could produce new diseases

Rarely has our environment changed so quickly. On top of climate change, were exposing ourselves to air pollutants, microplastics and unprecedented levels of fat, salt and sugar in our food. Environmental change is one...

Lab studies suggest medicinal plants can help repair human bone and tissue

Theres been a rise in recent years of biomedical engineering techniques that can restore lost tissue and bone. If youve been in a car crash, for instance, there are ways to restore or repair the lost body part or damaged...

Environmental destruction is a war crime, but it's almost impossible to fall foul of the laws

An open letter from 24 scientists published in Nature last month calls on governments to draft a new Geneva Convention dedicated to protecting the environment during armed conflict. This inspired a number of headlines...

HIV/AIDS deaths drop despite lack of complete cure

The HIV and AIDS epidemic has been a global challenge for decades. Unfortunately, a complete cure that would kill HIV and AIDS from a patients body is still unavailable. But that does not mean there is no other way to...

Donald Trump’s cancer cure promise still needs proof

Scientists around the world have reported strides in developing more advanced treatments for cancer while the complete cure is still unavailable. Illnesses like cancer are some of the major concerns for many households,...

Technology

Developers promise the series will not end in ‘Borderlands 3’

Borderlands 3 will be released in less than a month and fans of the series are looking forward to it, especially for its new co-op gameplay. On the other hand, some gamers are wondering whether it is going to be the...

South Korea’s generous incentives might boost Tesla Model 3’s sales

Tesla has become a household name in North America, especially in the United States, where more and more consumers are choosing to get electric vehicles that can drive itself. This year, the company is seeing major...

The Last of Us Part 2 release date: Sequel to be featured in next State of Play in November, leaker claims

As Sony and Naughty Dog maintains their silence about The Last of Us Part 2, the rumor mill has done the opposite. The latest whispers making its round on the web claim that the sequel will not be releasing in February as...

Developers are still mum on 'The Sims 5' development 5 years since 'TS4' launch

EA and Maxis have been silent about the future of the The Sims franchise. So it is understandable if some gaming fans are a little worried that they might not see The Sims 5 happen. However, there are various reasons ...

‘Final Fantasy 8: Remaster’ release date: Physical edition surfaces after online retailer made it available for pre-order

Final Fantasy 8: Remaster will be coming out a few months from now and hardcore fans of the franchise and new blood alike are expected to dip their hands on the title. The game has plenty of rollercoaster moments...

Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Intricacies of Bitcoin ETFs – A Catalyst Of Bullish Prospect

Crypto Technicals: Major Cryptocurrency Support Resistance Levels

Crypto Technicals: BCH/USD bounces off 200-DMA support, breach below required for downside continuation

Law

New laws give victims more time to report rape or sexual assault – even Jeffrey Epstein's

Canada's marginal 'Christian right'

Dutton directive gives journalists more breathing space, but not whistleblowers

Life

Queenslanders are among our heaviest drinkers on nights out, and changing that culture is a challenge

The past stinks: a brief history of smells and social spaces

If you have a low ATAR, you could earn more doing a VET course than a uni degree – if you're a man

Nature

Animals will struggle to adapt fast enough to cope with climate change, study finds

Sharks: one in four habitats in remote open ocean threatened by longline fishing

2,000 years of records show it's getting hotter, faster

Sports

Bradley Beal being followed by Jimmy Butler social media sparks trade rumors that are highly unlikely

Errol Spence Jr responds to Timothy Bradley’s accusation that he’s ducking Terrence Crawford

Neymar transfer becoming unlikely as PSG rejects multiple offers for the talented forward

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: US Dollar index Daily Outlook

FxWirePro: FTSE100 downside capped by 61.8% fib, good to buy on dips

USDCHF trades above 0.9800 level, jump till 0.9900 likely

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FED'S MESTER - A FURTHER DECLINE IN INFLATION WOULD BE PROBLEMATIC
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