February 1, 2021

We at Rainbow Faith and Freedom are distressed to learn of the recent incident in the Indonesian province of Aceh which saw two Muslim men publicly caned for a consensual same-sex relationship.

The fact that this sentence, unquestionably a violation of basic human rights, was carried out publicly and with an audience adds a further sense of concern.

While we recognize that Indonesia no longer considers homosexuality a crime, the continued targeting of members of the LGBTQ community both in Aceh and throughout the country continues to cause concern.

We will continue our work, both at home and internationally, to ensure that the human rights of LGBTQ2S+ people of all faiths are respected and upheld.

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