and injustice, the crisis of democracy, environmental degradation, armed conflict and violence, technological disruption, corporate domination, and organized crime threaten the living space of people throughout the world. These new human rights challenges are different from those when the human rights instrument was born. These global human rights challenges will have implications for the realization of human rights in Indonesia and the The Commission has now entered its 30th year and faces new human rights challenges, both globally and nationally, which are different from the time of its birth. Komnas HAM’s inno- Implementation of such mandate cannot be separated from contestation of political, legal, economic, social and cultural interests. Therefore, Komnas HAM has made changes to its strategy, its understanding the global and national context, and its interpreting mandate so that the Commission remains relevant and has an impact on the promotion and protection of human rights. vative steps and initiatives are articulated through developing norms, modifying mechanisms, and developing strategic partnerships with various stakeholders in human rights governance. 1.2. The Existence of Komnas HAM in Understanding the New Human Rights Challenges Throughout 2023, Komnas HAM has developed strategies, programs, and activities to make the norms of international human rights more effective in facing new challenges. The interpretation of this The role of Komnas HAM in translating universal human rights norms in the local context is formulated through one of their missions. This mission is stated in their Regulation Number 2 of 2020 concerning the Ratification of the implementation of the mandate of the Commission. This innovation and initiative are a part of the Commission’s efforts to respond to new human rights challenges in Indonesia. mandate is necessary so that Komnas HAM remains responsive and in accordance with the Indonesian legal, political, economic, social and cultural context. The interpretation of human rights by anchoring it to universal standards will strengthen the legitimacy of the meaning of the mandate of Komnas HAM. 2020-2024 Komnas HAM Strategic Plans, namely strengthening the strategic role of Komnas HAM at the national and international levels. This strategic role in regional and international contexts is played through: (1) cooperation to share best experiences; (2) coloring the region and the global with the experience and achievements of Komnas HAM; and (3) encouraging human rights norms that develop in Indonesia to become international norms. Responding To New Challenges: Respecting, Protection, And Fulfillment Of Human Rights In 2023 3