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"Menschenrechte überdenken" (Rethin- king Human Rights), so lautete der Titel einer internationalen Konferenz, die Anfang Dezember 1994 von der malaysischen Menschenrechtsorganisation Just World Trust (JUST) in Kuala Lumpur veranstaltet wurde. Der Anstoß zu dieser Konferenz kam von bestimmten Intellektuellen des Südens, die an der Seite ihrer Regierungen das vorherrschende Verständnis vom Konzept und der Praxis der Menschenrechte als ein vom "Westen" diktiertes in Frage stellen.

Examines the constraints & potentials of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) & women's groups in Indonesia in advocating for women's interests & needs, in the context of domestic & international politics. A background on the history & situation of NGOs in Indonesia & their domestic & international linkages is given. It is argued that, while international pressure has led to a degree of political space for expressing discontent & opposition, the ability of supranational powers to intervene into national politics is limited, especially concerning human rights. This is seen in the examples of women's campaigns against sexual violence & the struggles for land & worker's rights. It is shown that state intervention in women's struggles is not inherently oppressive, as long as issues are considered nonthreatening, eg, they revolve around the domestic sphere, traditionally associated with women. Further, constraints have come more from in NGOs, due to perceptions of gender often reinforced by the prevalence of patriarchal values in local communities. It is concluded that recognizing & understanding these constraints will help women NGOs find solutions. 18 References. Adapted from the source document.