ary forests.
theme of agrarian conflict based on a
human rights perspective.
Furthermore, the Commission responded to the escalation of agrarian
conflict caused by the accelerated realization of PSN on projects in Rempang, Batam and in Air Bangis, West
Pasaman Regency. Then, Commission also handled agrarian conflicts resulting from the takeover of land managed by residents who were members
of the Sumberejo Pakel Tani Association. The next handling of agrarian
conflict is related to the community’s
rejection of the reclamation plan on
the coast of Minanga Beach by PT
TJ Silfanus in Manado City, North Sulawesi Province. The Commission also
submitted an amicus curiae to the Supreme Court regarding land ownership disputes and criminalization by
the East Manggarai Regency Regional Government. Moreover, the Commission handles the agrarian conflict
between the Dayak Balusu tribe community and the Tana Tidung Regency
Government due to the construction
of a government center. In an effort
to strengthen public awareness, the
Commission uses a podcast with the
Human Rights Defenders’
activism can run well if
there is freedom of expression and organization to
convey criticism of alleged
state and corporate practices that are not in accordance with human rights
values. However, human
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G. Protecting the dignity of human
rights defenders from the impact
of business practices that negate
human rights and the environment
Apart from dedicating the struggle for
democracy, human rights, the environment and social justice, human
rights defenders play a role in changing social structures and orders to realize social emancipation, especially
for vulnerable groups in enjoying their
human rights. However, this recognition was not accompanied by measures to protect their activism. The
reality shows that various political,
economic, religious, state and nonstate actors carry out various threats
and attacks, both physical and digital.
The Commission continues to encourage the presence of the state to:
(1) pay special attention to the situation of Human Rights Defenders; and
(2) ensure free and safe activism of
Human Rights Defenders.
rights defenders’ activism
has been met with resistance, through intimidation,
attacks and criminalization.
The Commission strives
to remain consistent in
protecting the activism of
Human Rights Defenders.
Komnas HAM RI’s protec-
tion of the activism of human rights defenders is an
effort to ensure that they
can remain free, active and
independent in fighting for
human rights values so that
they can contribute to the
realization of the mandate
of Komnas HAM RI.
The Annual Report Of The National Human Rights Commission Of The Republic Of Indonesia (Komnas Ham RI) 2023