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Academic and social research in 2013 began to focus more intensely on how Indonesian society viewed sexuality and gender.

The year 2013 was also defined by how sexuality and culture were portrayed in media and entertainment across the region. Indosex 2013

In August 2013, programs were launched to educate the public and foreigners on Pancasila , Indonesia's founding ideology, as a tool to navigate the country's diverse and often syncretic religious and social makeup. 2. Emerging Research on Sexuality Academic and social research in 2013 began to

Enacted on July 2, 2013, this law placed strict regulations on nongovernmental organizations. Critics, including Human Rights Watch , argued it echoed the repressive Suharto era by giving the government wide latitude to obstruct the work of organizations, including those advocating for sexual health and minority rights. The proliferation of smartphones and social media in

The proliferation of smartphones and social media in Indonesia during 2013 began to "shrink" the world, allowing for a more rapid exchange of information regarding global social movements and sexual health advocacy. 4. Public Health and Awareness