Indonesia has historically been a socially conservative country, with a strong emphasis on traditional values and Islamic teachings. The country's LGBTQ+ community has long faced prejudice, harassment, and even violence. In 2017, Indonesia passed Law No. 6/2017, which prohibits the expression of "homosexuality, lesbianism, buggery, and lesbianism, sodomy, and masturbation" and has been used to justify police raids on gay bars and clubs.
