Transpuan Indonesians in Tangerang and their access to the Indonesian electronic ID card

In Indonesia people need an ID card (KTP) to get things done and to access services. However, for a number of reasons transgender Indonesian women (transpuan) have been marginalised in accessing the ID card.

How are transpuan (waria) Indonesians currently treated compared to other gender minorities in Indonesia? Source: Source: June 2021 Getty Images/iStock photo.

Recently the regency of Tangerang has been providing (electronic ID cards (eKTP ) to its transpuan citizens giving them easier access to essential facilities and services and  increasing their confidence.

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Transgender women (transpuan or waria) have an important history in Indonesian society but have faced times of discrimination and violence. Source: Source: sharyn.davies /Creative Commons