My mother became a refugee in her own country during the Indonesian War of Independence. The experience reverberated through the rest of her life.

Author Archives: Stephani Soejono
Stephani Soejono is an illustrator and comic artist based in Jakarta. She is passionate about Southeast Asian history and culture, travelling and food. You can find her work at stephanisoejono.com and contact her at stephani.soejono@gmail.com
Waiting, Watching, Caring
As hospitals in Indonesia struggle to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, a family faces their own challenges seeking healthcare.
Artists Respond: Hindsight Is 2020
Ten artists take us on a journey from virtual meeting rooms in Malaysia and Singapore to the streets of Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. They ponder the intensely personal impact of the pandemic and picture large-scale protests for democracy.
Timor-Leste Draws its Line on Domestic Violence
The first effective sentence handed down by a Timor-Leste court for domestic violence signals a new line in the sand for the newly public crime.