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

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

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.

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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