March 2017
Kawan8 #dancingforjustice
Kawan8 volunteers and students from the Jakarta Art Institute (IKJ Institut Kesenian Jakarta) held a flashmob on one of the largest main streets in Jakarta on Sunday March 5th during car free day. The flashmob illustrates [...]
February 2017
Thank-you to the Korean Community
In late January the Korean Community at JIS invited Tracy Bantleman and school administrator Murray Hodgson to share information about the current legal case and how it has impacted their lives thus far. Many families were keen [...]
January 2017
No justice No Peace – 3rd public discussion on JIS case.
Indonesian Center for the Study of Law and Policy (PSHK) researcher Miko S. Ginting (far-left), legal expert Saut Irianto Rajagukguk (left), Kawan8 activist Fauzan (center-left), Indonesian Law Student Front (FROMHI) representative Wirawan Hipatios (center-right), Jakarta [...]
Change.org petition in Top 10 in for 2016
Change.org recently reported on the top 10 most popular petitions of 2016. The petition on Change.org for the JIS case was one of the top 10 petitions in Indonesia - signed by 50, 913 netizens. People continue to [...]
December 2016
Message from Neil and Ferdi
To all of our friends and supporters worldwide we want to thank-you for the many heartfelt and happy holiday messages. Hearing from you lifts our spirits and helps to raise our hope that this ordeal [...]
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Posted on Facebook by Penny N. The gift of Neil's photography is available... IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS! Many people have asked on this forum what they can do to continue to raise awareness, from Canada [...]
Kawan 8 holds Public Discussion at National University Jakarta
Kawan8 along with the Faculty of Law Student Association Himakum of the National University in Jakarta held a public discussion Tuesday (29/11). The theme was "Dissecting the JIS Case Fabrication: Those Who Thirst for Justice". [...]
November 2016
Murray finishes the 100km Ultramarathon – Justice for the Innocent
Murray Hodgson, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) Kindergarten and Elementary School Principal participated in the 100-km Jakarta Ultra Marathon in Jakarta, Saturday (12/11/2016). Murray decided to take part in the event so he could also raise [...]
October 2016
Kawan 8 Vigil
A number of supporters gathered together in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta this week to light candles during a vigil at Taman Pandang Istana, Jakarta, Wednesday (26/10). The volunteers prayed that the seven innocent people [...]
100 KM Run for the Innocent
Murray Hodgson, a long standing member of the Jakarta Intercultural School faculty, is currently training to run the Jakarta 100 KM Race November 12th. The race consists of four 25KM loops out and back to a [...]
September 2016
August 2016
New Ambassador of Canada to Indonesia arrives soon!!
Let's FLOOD the Canadian Embassy inbox - WRITE TO THE NEW AMBASSADOR, WELCOME HIM, AND SHARE YOUR CONCERNS ABOUT THE INJUSTICE IN JAKARTA!! One paragraph is all it takes and every e-mail matters, these are [...]
Kawan8 – Friends of the 8 – Indonesian citizens supporting the fight for justice!!
For more information about Kawan8, which translated into english means Friends of the 8, please follow their website and social media links below. If you are an Indonesian citizen or someone working and living in Indonesia [...]
July 2016
Two Years Too Long Vigils held WORLDWIDE July 14th
Vigils to mark the continued unjust incarceration of the innocent took place around the world on July 14th. Two years ago Neil and Ferdi were unjustly detained and they continue to be held in an Indonesian [...]
Protests gather on second year anniversary of Neil Bantleman’s arrest in Indonesia
Neil Bantleman, Canadian teacher imprisoned in Indonesia, marks 2 years of ordeal By Diana Mehta The Canadian Press http://globalnews.ca/video/2824411/protests-arise-on-second-year-anniversary-of-neil-bantlemans-arrest-in-indonesia WATCH ABOVE: Protests gather on second year anniversary of Neil Bantleman’s arrest in Indonesia TORONTO [...]
Supporters meet Canada’s Justice Minister!
Head of Jakarta Intercultural School Tim Carr and his wife Barbara (also a JIS teacher) were at a market in Vancouver and were asked if they wanted to meet Canada's Minister of Justice and Attorney [...]
Calgary: Two Year Too Long Event July 14th
Dear friends There is only one week until the TWO TOO LONG Vigil/Rally for Neil, Ferdi and the cleaners: Afrischa, Agun, Awan, Syahrial, Zainal and the late Azwar. Much has happened since the One Year Too [...]
June 2016
Canada protests 2 JIS teachers sentenced to 11 years in prison – Minister of Law and Human Rights Indonesia says their protest is legitimate
Detik.com (June 24): Canada protests 2 JIS teachers sentenced to 11 years in prison – That’s legitimate: Minister of Law and Human Rights http://news.detik.com/berita/3241449/kanada-protes-2-guru-jis-divonis-11-tahun-menkum-ham-itu-sah-saja Short English Translation/Summary of Article An article published by Detik.com provides [...]
Canada Seeks Justice for JIS Teacher Bantleman
http://jakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/news/canada-seeks-justice-jis-teacher-bantleman/ Canada Seeks Justice for JIS Teacher Bantleman Jakarta. The Canadian government will continue to seek justice for one of its citizens, former Jakarta Intercultural School teacher Neil Bantleman, Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Donald Bobiash [...]
Canada can’t intervene in JIS ruling: Govt
Jakarta | Wed, June 22 2016 | 06:51 pm Former Jakarta Intercultural School employees Neil Bentleman (left) and Ferdinant Tjiong wait for a court hearing at the South Jakarta District Court on April 3, [...]
‘Justice must prevail,’ Neil Bantleman writes from Indonesian prison
The Burlington teacher has penned an open letter proclaiming his innocence By Chris Seto, CBC News Posted: Jun 21, 2016 12:49 PM ET Last Updated: Jun 21, 2016 2:40 PM ET http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/bantleman-justice-prison-1.3645002 Neil Bantleman hugs his [...]
Media Update June 20th
MEDIA UPDATE – Neil Bantleman – June 20th , 2016 Neil remains in prison in Indonesia along with his colleague Ferdinant Tjiong. Neil remains physically and mentally strong. Neil spends his time exercising, reading, and practicing [...]
Watch: Part 2 – A Fleeting Freedom ABC Foreign Correspondent
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Calls for case into child sex abuse scandal at prestigious Jakarta school to be reopened
Foreign Correspondent By Samantha Hawley and Suzanne Smith Updated Tue at 2:19am http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-21/jakarta-school-sex-abuse-scandal-calls-for-reopening/7517466 PHOTO: Tracy Bantleman maintains her husband Neil is innocent. (ABC News) MAP: Indonesia A sexologist whose evidence was used to help jail a [...]
Preview Part 2: “A Fleeting Freedom”
Part 2 of the ABC Australia Documentary on the JIS Case airs Tuesday June 21 at 9.30pm on ABC Australia & iview. As supporters battle to free seven people jailed in a child abuse scandal at [...]
Watch Part 1: “Accused” ABC Foreign Correspondent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CiiCoxuruc&feature=youtu.be
Kawan8 netizens fight for cleaners and teachers accused of rape at Jakarta Intercultural School
http://www.smh.com.au/world/kawan8-netizens-fight-for-cleaners-and-teachers-accused-of-rape-at-jakarta-intercultural-school-20160613-gphyvo.html Jakarta: The fight to prove the innocence of cleaners and teachers accused of sodomy at a prestigious international school in Jakarta is being waged not just by lawyers in court but by Indonesian netizens whose [...]
Watch: ACCUSED – June 4th on ABC Foreign Correspondent
http://www.abc.net.au/foreign/content/2016/s4478933.htm Canadian couple Neil and Tracy Bantleman came to Indonesia as idealistic young teachers in search of adventure. They scored dream jobs at the prestigious Jakarta International School, teaching the scions of wealthy Indonesians and [...]
Injustice in the JIS Case: Updated Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LTo1lmVCjs For more information about the Facts of the Case see: http://freeneilandferdi.org/facts-about-the-case/
Jakarta int’l school teacher accused of abuse sends message to supporters from prison
JAKARTA, Indonesia – When Neil Bantleman, a Canadian citizen, first accepted a job offer as a teacher at Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) in 2010, little did he know that 6 years later, he would be [...]
Thank-you letter from Neil
Well this was certainly a birthday to remember and not for reasons that you may think. While the circumstances that we currently find ourselves may not be ideal, I cannot help but feel truly blessed [...]
