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University of Indonesia Faces Backlash Over Sexual Harassment Claims

4/16/2026

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Lawyer Timotius Rajagukguk said at a press conference that at least 27 women, including seven lecturers, were sexually harassed in the University of Indonesia group chat (UI).
Students expressed concerns about UI's response and questioned the sincerity of its apologies.
UI is conducting an investigation and aims to strengthen its anti-sexual violence measures.
Despite previous regulations, incidents persist at other universities, including lewd songs and derogatory messages.

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Story summary

Lawyer Timotius Rajagukguk said at a press conference that at least 27 women, including seven lecturers, were sexually harassed in the University of Indonesia group chat (UI).
Students expressed concerns about UI's response and questioned the sincerity of its apologies.
UI is conducting an investigation and aims to strengthen its anti-sexual violence measures.
Despite previous regulations, incidents persist at other universities, including lewd songs and derogatory messages.