Indonesia’s upcoming 2024 presidential election faces a threat from rising militant-extremist groups recruiting young people, with education of tolerance, diversity and peace crucial in fighting radicalism. Young people aged 17-40 will dominate the election, accounting for nearly 107 million voters. NGOs like Peace Generation Indonesia focus on bridging gaps between communities to prevent religious extremism from dividing society.

Indonesia, with the world’s largest Muslim population, faces a threat to the democratic integrity of the upcoming 2024 presidential elections. The country’s future depends on fostering a culture of peacefulness, respect for diversity, and tolerance through education. The 2024 election will be dominated by young people between the ages of 17 and 40, accounting for nearly 107 million eligible voters, making them critical to defining the country’s future. However, the rising militant-extremist groups that actively recruit young people pose a significant threat to the country’s stability, and the spread of radicalism must be impeded through education. Organizations such as Peace Generation Indonesia work towards building bridges between people through education of peace and tolerance to prevent religious extremism from dividing society in the upcoming 2024 election.