UNU Jogja Partners with Indika Foundation to Advance Peace, Inclusivity, and Dialogue

Yogyakarta, Indonesia – Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Jogja, through its Center for GEDSI, welcomed an audience visit from Indika Foundation to discuss the implementation of 2R: Ruang Riung Peace Space, a forum dedicated to showcasing and celebrating peace initiatives, particularly those led by women. The program will take place from October 5–13, 2025 at UNU Jogja’s campus, featuring an international seminar, workshops, talk shows, and exhibitions. The program is also supported by the KAICIID Dialogue Center.

The collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Tridharma of Higher Education on Monday, 25 August 2025. Indika Foundation was represented by Managing Director, Ayu Kartika Dewi, along with Senior Officer for Growth and Partnership, Nadya Maudina. UNU Jogja was represented by its Acting Rector, Dr. Suhadi.

“UNU Jogja is committed to becoming an inclusive space for dialogue, where ideas of peace and diversity can flourish,” said Suhadi. He emphasized that the collaboration with Indika Foundation aligns with the university’s vision to contribute to peace and inclusivity issues, while also opening opportunities for collaborative research, academic exchange, and community engagement programs.

Indika Foundation’s Managing Director, Ayu Kartika Dewi, highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in building peace. “We believe that peace must be built collectively, involving women, youth, and interfaith communities. 2R: Ruang Riung Peace Space is a platform for sharing peace initiatives emerging from communities, while encouraging strategic cooperation in education and youth empowerment,” she said.

2R: Ruang Riung Peace Space is a collaboration between Indika Foundation, UNU Jogja, and the Research and Study Institute of Peradah (LKPP), supported by partners such as Srikandi Lintas Iman (SRILI), Duta Wacana Christian University (UKDW), Pura Aditya Jaya Jakarta, and Serasa Collective. Following its inaugural exhibition at UNU Jogja, the second exhibition is scheduled for 19–24 October at UKDW Yogyakarta, and the third will take place on 1 November at Pura Aditya Jaya Rawamangun, Jakarta.

During the meeting, UNU Jogja and Indika Foundation also explored further collaboration opportunities, including internship programs, capacity building for lecturers and students in the areas of critical thinking, mindfulness, and peer counseling. [Latifah]