UGM Clarifies The Circular Of The Dean Of The Faculty Of Engineering Which Is Prohibited From LGBT

Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta (doc UGM)

YOGYAKARTA - Recently, the issue of the Circular of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering UGM Number 2480112/UN1/FTK/I/KM/2023 which prohibits LGBT in the faculty environment has caused various controversies.

The public has been subjected to hoaxes and inaccurate information spread and has gone viral across various media, including social media and mainstream media.

Deputy Chancellor for Education and Teaching, Wening Usasmoro emphasized that UGM had taken a firm stance regarding the issue. Here are five things that UGM said regarding the circular.

"UGM as an educational institution emphasizes the values of integrity, appreciation for diversity, respect for basic rights and freedoms, non-discrimination, and protection of vulnerable parties, in accordance with the Indonesian constitution and laws related to human rights," Wening said in his statement, Friday, December 29.

He said, UGM is committed to making campuses a safe, comfortable, conducive, and inclusive environment, referring to regulations for preventing sexual violence in universities.

UGM already has an internal policy related to preventing violence, which is regulated in Chancellor Regulation Number 1 of 2023.

The UGM campus has a strategic plan that emphasizes inclusiveness and values of tolerance and social solidarity in the campus environment.

"UGM is committed to reviewing internal policies, including the Circular Letter of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Number 2480112/UN1/FTK/I/KM/2023, and revising in accordance with national policies and applicable laws and regulations," he explained.

As an educational institution, Wening added, UGM continues to strive to become a more socially responsible entity and develop an academic culture that prioritizes constructive dialogue in dealing with differences.