Jakarta Charter

The Jakarta Charter was a key document drafted in 1945 that outlined the foundational principles for Indonesia’s independence movement. It emphasized the importance of Islam in the nation’s identity and called for special recognition of Muslim interests. Although it played a role in shaping Indonesia’s path to independence, the final Indonesian Constitution adopted in 1945 did not include all the Charter’s religious provisions, reflecting a commitment to religious diversity and national unity. In essence, the Jakarta Charter symbolized the balancing act between Islamic identity and Indonesia’s broader multicultural aspirations during its struggle for independence.