Despite not ratifying the UN Convention on Refugees due to limited national resources, Indonesia has demonstrated a long-standing humanitarian commitment to supporting international refugees. This chapter explores the emerging educational opportunities available to refugee children residing in Indonesia, highlighting the country’s evolving role from a mere transit state to a site of provisional integration. Utilizing a content analysis of mass media coverage and government documents, the study reveals how Indonesia, in collaboration with international refugee agencies, has gradually begun to offer access to schooling for refugee children. Though limited in scope and reach, these initiatives mark a significant development in the landscape of refugee support in Southeast Asia. The chapter also discusses the persistent challenges posed by language barriers, legal uncertainties, and resource constraints, which continue to affect the quality and sustainability of education for refugee children. Nevertheless, these efforts underscore a growing recognition of the importance of education as a fundamental right, even for transient populations. By shedding light on Indonesia’s emerging educational responses, the chapter contributes to a broader understanding of how non-signatory countries can play a meaningful role in addressing the academic needs of refugees, even within constrained policy frameworks.

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Emerging Educational Opportunities Within Language Barriers for Refugee Children in Indonesia

  • Ahmad Bukhori Muslim

摘要

Despite not ratifying the UN Convention on Refugees due to limited national resources, Indonesia has demonstrated a long-standing humanitarian commitment to supporting international refugees. This chapter explores the emerging educational opportunities available to refugee children residing in Indonesia, highlighting the country’s evolving role from a mere transit state to a site of provisional integration. Utilizing a content analysis of mass media coverage and government documents, the study reveals how Indonesia, in collaboration with international refugee agencies, has gradually begun to offer access to schooling for refugee children. Though limited in scope and reach, these initiatives mark a significant development in the landscape of refugee support in Southeast Asia. The chapter also discusses the persistent challenges posed by language barriers, legal uncertainties, and resource constraints, which continue to affect the quality and sustainability of education for refugee children. Nevertheless, these efforts underscore a growing recognition of the importance of education as a fundamental right, even for transient populations. By shedding light on Indonesia’s emerging educational responses, the chapter contributes to a broader understanding of how non-signatory countries can play a meaningful role in addressing the academic needs of refugees, even within constrained policy frameworks.