Indonesia reports on its efforts in Geneva on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, to uphold and advance civil and political rights.

 Indonesia reports on its efforts in Geneva on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, to uphold and advance civil and political rights.

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Geneva, the Swiss Republic On March 11 and 12, 2024, the Indonesian administration and the Human Rights Committee held a constructive dialogue in Geneva. The Indonesian government reported on a number of achievements and difficulties in enforcing political and civil rights throughout the two-day conference.

The International Covenant on Civilian and Political Rights (ICCPR), which Indonesia adopted in 2005, is to be monitored for implementation by the Human Rights Committee, which is composed of eighteen impartial experts.

The Indonesian Permanent Mission in Geneva, along with a delegation of allied ministries and agencies, was led by Ambassador Tri Tharyat, the Director General of Multilateral Cooperation in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"The Constructive Dialogue is an important process for ICCPR state parties," Tri Tharyat asserts. "We reaffirmed the Indonesian government's dedication to upholding and advancing human rights, and we also took an active and positive part in the UN human rights mechanism."

Director General Tharyat also emphasized the favorable results of the most recent general election in Indonesia, such as the rising percentage of female participation.

3,676 out of 9,917 House of Representative candidates this year, or 37.07%, are female. When it comes to women's political rights, this is undoubtedly a positive move," he said.

Open and honest communication was the focus of the constructive dialogue. The new penal code, the death sentence, vulnerable groups, torture, and the settlement of egregious human rights violations were among the topics being examined, along with Aceh and Papua. Representatives from national human rights organizations and civic society also participated in the dialogue.

The Committee was generally pleased with the efforts made by the Indonesian government to promote the realization of civil and political rights. The Committee also acknowledged the difficulties faced by Indonesia in bolstering its policies, legal systems, and ability as a state to carry out the Covenant.

"The Dialogue is a forum to exchange views on how to enhance the enjoyment of human rights in our country, rather than a trial format," Tri Tharyat stated.

The importance of the Constructive Dialogue was reiterated by Dhahana Putra, the Director General of Human Rights of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and the alternate Head of Delegation. He emphasized that the Committee's opinions were a part of Indonesia's long-term strategy for advancing and defending human rights.

"We stand ready to collaborate with all stakeholders, both domestic and international ones, to ensure that the outcome of the Constructive Dialogue will make a positive impact," Dhahana added.

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