In Indonesia, virginity tests are performed as a requirement for joining the police and military force. Tests have been performed since 1965. It has since been condemned internationally and domestically by news outlets and human rights organisations. In August 2021, the Indonesian Army stated that it would no longer continue this practice for female recruits, and was formally announced by the Indonesian Army Chief of Staff General Andika Perkasa. Legal basis The 1999 human rights law in Indonesia bans discrimination against women. The UN Human Rights Office called for ban of virginity testing, viewing the practice to be medically unnecessary, often painful, humiliating, and traumatic. Despite international pressure, Jokowi's government has not initiated legislation to end virginity testing. Virginity testing in different fields Police Chief Police Regulation No. 5/2009 outlines the Guidelines for Police Candidates. Article 36 requires female applicants to an "obstetrics and gynecology" examination, without specifying further. Tests are conducted by the Police Medical and Health Center (Pusat Kedokteran dan Kesehatan) using the "two-finger test". The Indonesian National Police jobs website stated in 2014, that, "In addition to the medical and physical tests, women who want to be policewomen must also undergo virginity tests. So all women who want to become policewomen should keep their virginity." The official letter containing the order to stop the tests has been sent in 2014 and its gradually being implemented, however it may still be performed on regional areas. Military The Indonesian National Armed Forces also has been conducting this practice, as confirmed by its deputy head of the Health Center, Andriani. The test isn't only required for female applicants, but also for the fianceés of its personnel. They carry out the test to "ensure the health of the body and the spirit of these women." High-ranking officials have deemed the test to be relevant, as it measures "the personality and mentality of the person," and linked non-virgin women to bad habits as opposed to military personnel who are supposed to "protect the nation." Discontinuation In August 2021, Indonesian Army Chief of Staff General Andika Perkasa has officially announced that the Army will no longer conduct virginity testing for female recruits. The Navy and Air Force have already stopped these tests as well previously. Schools Several attempts have been made to make virginity testing compulsory in school applications across Indonesia. In 2010, the Regional Representative Council of Jambi made a recommendation to