exploitation by the interests of the political elites. Adoption of investment policy
through an omnibus law model approach
reduces human rights and environmental
protection standards which are regulated in scattered ways in various laws and
regulations. The development of mega
infrastructure projects through PSN (National Strategic Projects) area has placed
corporations significantly in the formation of the economic policy ecosystem.
Based on this situation, the Commission tries to carry out various innovations through interpreting existing human rights norms and mandates to
address the 2024 election situation and
the impact of the corporate paradox.
2.2. The Realization of the Strategic
Issues of Komnas HAM RI and
the Interpretation of its Mandate
Economic growth, which is the development paradigm in Indonesia, contributes to driving the climate crisis and socio-ecological damage, especially due
to natural resource exploitation. Furthermore, economic growth also produces
other forms of inequality, which often
compromise the country’s commitment
to human rights, social, and environmental justice.
On the other hand, the 2024 election is
the first simultaneous general election
to fill legislative and executive positions,
which will risk conflicting interests. It
is important to ensure that vulnerable
groups can participate and ensure that
the 2024 elections are not dominated by
electoral democratic interests.
In facing new human rights challenges
throughout 2023, Komnas HAM RI seeks
to interpret its mandate so that human
rights norms can be realized in practice
through strategies, programs, and institutional activities. Strategies, programs and
activities are directed at the realization
of human rights which are manifested
through strategic issues that have been
determined by the Commission.
This section will explain the strategies, the
programs, and the institutional activities
in responding to new human rights challenges, and at the same time continuing
and strengthening the implementation of
the duties and functions of Komnas HAM
RI.
A. The Initiatives of Komnas HAM RI
in Anticipating the 2024 Election
which Potentially Negate
the Protection of Vulnerable Groups
In addition to being part of the global
election year, the 2024 election in Indonesia is also a critical point for vulnerable groups. Free and fair elections
that are inclusive must be reflected at
every stage of the election. Based on
the experience of implementing previous elections, discrimination is still experienced by vulnerable groups, such
as their lack of identity, not being registered in the DPT (voters list), and lack
of responsive human resources and
infrastructure in accordance with their
unique and different characteristics.
There are several strategic issues of
Komnas HAM RI which have intersections with the 2024 elections which
are steeped in the logic of electoral
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