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 Responding To New Challenges: Respecting, Protection, And Fulfillment Of Human Rights In 2023 21

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