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The urgency and demand for a moratorium on mining permits is being voiced once again. This time it comes from the island of Kalimantan, an island rich in natural resources, including extractive resources. Mining products from this island are one
Gemawan, together with local farmer groups in Mempawah Regency, organized an advocacy training aimed at strengthening farmers’ mindset, capacity, and bargaining power in defending their rights and interests. The activity, attended by farmers under Gemawan’s assistance, was held on Wednesday
As part of efforts to strengthen the economic capacity of women in rural areas, Lembaga Gemawan organized a Digital Marketing Training program supported by Dana Nusantara (Danus) at Seponti Jaya Village Hall on October 31, 2025. The program included the
This workshop marked a shared cross-sector commitment to tangible collaboration in realizing social-ecological resilience and collective well-being in the City of Pontianak. To accelerate the realization of a sustainable and inclusive Pontianak, Gemawan, together with Humanis, in collaboration with the
The spirit of women’s empowerment in North Kayong shone brightly during the training program “Women’s Leadership and Digital Capacity Building”, held in three villages—Masbangun, Wonorejo, and Podorukun, North Kayong Regency. From September 18 to 20, 2025, the program served as
Dozens of local farmers from Segedong and Jongkat Subdistricts, Mempawah Regency, participated in a Farm Business Management Training for Commodity-Based Farmer Networks on September 8–9, 2025, held at the Peniti Besar Village Office. Participants came from five villages: Peniti Dalam
The Coalition of West Kalimantan Activists for the Upholding of Democracy (AKBAR-DEMO) has issued a strong call to restore civilian supremacy, fulfill the reform mandate, and prevent the rise of military authoritarianism. The coalition’s statement comes amid ongoing waves of
More than 50 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Sumatra and Kalimantan who attended the ICSF Regional Sumatra and Kalimantan Forum agreed to stand as a united force to advance democracy and uphold justice for all Indonesians. They committed to confronting
“Leadership and community organizing are deeply intertwined with gender issues.Women in Sadaniang need to understand the concept of gender in order to strengthen their roles—both in their families and within their communities.” Revitalizing Indigenous Women’s Leadership In the Sadaniang Subdistrict
“We want to envision a New Kalimantan — a living system that connects all elements and strengthens women farmers and food defenders throughout the island,” Gemawan held a workshop titled “Designing Strategies to Build Ecosystem Builders for Systemic Change on