The optimalization of the SDGs supervision from the human rights aspect by
Komnas HAM can be viewed from an external and internal perspective. External and
internal aspects are equally important. The internal approach is easier to carry out
because the realization of this internal aspect depends on how much effort Komnas
HAM makes in optimizing its role in the SDGs supervision. The external approach is
more challenging than the internal approach because there are other parties involved
to carry out certain activities in supervising the SDGs from the human rights aspect.
The vision and mission of Komnas HAM cover all the goals of the SDGs and
do not conflict with the SDGs. Komnas HAM’s vision is “The realization of a credible
Komnas HAM for a just and civilized humanity”.59 Meanwhile, the mission of Komnas
HAM is:
“Mainstreaming human rights norms in the administration of the state; building
the civil rights of society; strengthening the strategic role of Komnas HAM at the
national and international levels; and realizing Komnas HAM as an independent
and professional institution in ensuring the fulfillment, protection, and
enforcement of human rights.”60
The implementation of the SDGs can help achieve the vision and mission of
Komnas HAM. The SDGs can even help accelerate the achievement of such visions
and missions. Sandrayati Moniaga, Commissioner for Study and Research of the
National Commission on Human Rights, provided an interesting statement regarding
the SDGs which actually helped Komnas HAM in achieving a more measurable time
target compared to Law 39/1999 which did not have a time target. 61 The vision and
mission of Komnas HAM and the SDGs both assist Komnas HAM in carrying out its
role in Law 39/1999. This was expressed by Sandrayati Moniaga as follows: 62
Sandrayati Moniaga (2021): “I just want to [...] remind my friends
that the SDGs have a target of 2030 and its fulfillment. And this is
interesting, Law 39 does not have a target [...] Now we should be
able to take advantage of the existence of a clear target from the
2030 SDGs as a tool to accelerate the fulfillment of human rights
in Indonesia.”
59
Komnas HAM 2020 Annual Report (n. 1), translated by authors, 3.
Ibid., translated by authors, 3-4.
61 Webinar “Kampanye Internal Sustainable Development Goals di Komnas HAM: Sustainable
Development Goals dalam Konteks Pemajuan dan Penegakan HAM di Indonesia” [“Internal Campaign
for Sustainable Development Goals at Komnas HAM: Sustainable Development Goals in the Context
of Promoting and Enforcement of Human Rights in Indonesia”] 20 December 2021, Sandrayati
Moniaga’s statement, minutes 128-131.
62 Ibid., translated by authors.
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