Komnas HAM RI together with the
General Election Commission of the
Republic of Indonesia (KPU RI) and the
General Election Supervisory Body of
the Republic of Indonesia (Bawaslu RI)
declared Human Rights Friendly Elections. This declaration aims to ensure
that there is no neglect of the rights
of vulnerable groups in the 2024 election. This declaration was implemented at the office of Komnas HAM RI on
11 June 2023. Then, the Commission
held another meeting and explored
cooperation with the Indonesian
Bawaslu. It is expected that this meeting will create supervisory synergy to
ensure that no voter’s rights, especially voters from vulnerable groups, have
their rights violated.
In an effort to anticipate the election
year, the Commission collaborates
with the West Java Regional Police
in organizing a Focus Group Discussion with the theme “Perspectives on
Protecting Human Rights in the Implementation of the 2024 Election.”
Then, the Commission also carried
out monitoring in several regions in
Indonesia. The aim of this monitoring is to investigate further preparations for the 2024 election to ensure
the rights of vulnerable groups. At the
same time, Komnas HAM RI also uses
social media to strengthen messages
and expand audience reach regarding the importance of election that
are responsive to human rights. Furthermore, the Commission’s Friendly
Election Team together with the Tim
Tanggap Rasa held a Zoom webinar.
This activity aims to reach millennial
voters and generation Z who represent 114 million voters - an equivalent
to almost 60% of voters. It is expected
that the implementation of this Zoom
webinar will strengthen the awareness
of young groups as first-time voters
who have a significant contribution
to determining the future of the Indonesian state, including the promotion
and protection of human rights.
SNP ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND ELECTION TO BE USED
AS POLICY REFERENCE
The SNP has been used as a reference by the West Kalimantan Provincial Government in formulating the Circular Letter of the Governor of West Kalimantan. This is stated in Circular Letter
Number 200/5334/KESBANGPOL-C dated 20 November 2023 which was addressed to the
KPU of West Kalimantan Province, the Chairperson of the Bawaslu of West Kalimantan Province,
and the Regents/Mayors throughout West Kalimantan.
This Circular aim to encourage the holding of elections that are free and fair and respect human
rights principles, especially regarding the participation of vulnerable groups in the 2024 General
and Regional Elections.
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