[sustran] Governor of Jakarta warned females not to wear provocative clothing on PT

[Todd Edelman]

Petition: Educate Indonesian Governor on Rape Myth

    * *Target:*Fauzi Bowo, Governor of Jakarta
    * *Sponsored by:*Devin Dunlevy
      <http://www.care2.com/petitions/feedback/433577767>

Recently, the Governor of Jakarta, Indonesia, warned females not to wear 
provocative clothing on public transport to avoid being raped. By saying 
this, he seemed to blame rapes on victims' choice of clothing. Outraged 
womenprotested <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14964956>in 
Jakarta over the Governor's remarks by wearing skirts.

Not only is this was this comment deeply insulting and insensitive to 
rape victims, but it is also factually inaccurate. According to the U.S. 
Department of Justice, rape and sexual assault are crimes of violence 
and control that stem from a person's determination to exercise power 
over another.*Neither provocative dress nor promiscuous behavior are 
invitations for unwanted sexual activity*.

Indonesia's National Commission for Women's Affairs has recorded over 
100,000 cases of violence against women so far this year in the country, 
4,000 of which are rape cases.*Tell the Jakarta Governor to stop blaming 
rape victims if he is serious about combating sexual assault*.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/educate-indonesian-governor-on-rape-myth/

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Todd Edelman
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