The Wahid Institute
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The Wahid Institute is a Research Center on Islam, based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was founded in 2004 by the former President of Indonesia, Abdurrahman Wahid and is led by his daughter Yenny Zannuba Wahid.
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Formation | 7 September 2004 (2004-09-07) |
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Headquarters | Jakarta, Indonesia |
Official language | English, Indonesian |
Director | Yenny Zannuba Wahid |
Website | www |
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It is dedicated to "the development of both Indonesian as well as Islamic society, improving the welfare of lower class of the society, building democracy and fundamental justice, and expanding peace and non-violence throughout the world."[1]