Submission for UPR Indonesia KOMNAS HAM Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Stakeholder Submissions The Indonesian National Human Rights Commission (Komnas-HAM) Submission to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review th 13 Session of The Working Group on the UPR Human Rights Council 2012 This report is prepared by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Indonesia based on data owned by Komnas HAM and refined through a consultation with stakeholders on 7 November 2011. Komnas HAM is an independent institution which is equivalent to other state institutions. In accordance with the mandate of Law no. 39 Year 1999 on Human Rights, Komnas HAM has the function of monitoring, mediation, public awareness, as well as study and research on human rights (human rights), including the implementation of international human rights norms in the practice of national and state in Indonesia. Main points that become the main focus in this report: - Freedom of Religion or Belief - Protection of Migrant Workers - Corporate Responsibility in Respect of Human Rights Government of Indonesia is expected to notice the recommendations listed in this report to improve the quality of enjoyment of the rights and freedoms of the people of Indonesia in the future. The Report of The Indonesian National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) on the UPR Process I. Background and Term of Reference 1. National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is an independent commission, established in 1993 under Presidential Decree (Decree) No. 50 of 1993. Law no. 39 Year 1999 concerning Human Rights to strengthen the existence, purpose, function, organization, membership, principles, duties, and authority of Komnas HAM. Komnas HAM has the role and functions of monitoring, mediation, education and public awareness, as well as study and research on human rights to ensure the implementation of state obligations to respect, fulfill and protect human rights. 2. This report is prepared based on complaint data, monitoring, assessment, and research conducted by Komnas HAM. This report is then consulted with stakeholders, particularly the activist non-governmental organizations (NGOs) concerned with human rights issues. Consultation carried out on 18 November 2011 to obtain an input and improvements to the text of this report. II. Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Indonesia A. Cooperation and Mechanism of Human Rights  Scope of International Obligation 3. Indonesia is tied to a number of international treaties on human rights, namely CEDAW Convention (ratified by Law no. 7 / 1984), the Convention Against Torture (ratified by Law no. 5 / 1998), the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Presidential Decree. 36/1990, confirmed by Act no. 23 Year 2002 on the Protection of Children), the International