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Introduction

Equitas has made an important contribution to the growth of the Indonesian human rights movement since Indonesians first began attending our International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) in 1995. Beginning from a series of training of trainers workshops with the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) in 1997, our involvement in Indonesia has expanded to encompass a strong network of partnerships and relationships with civil society and government institutions alike across the country. Since 1997, our activities in the region have created important spaces for civil society and government to come together, explore common problems and develop common solutions based on human rights norms.

Strengthening Human Rights Protection in the Tsunami-affected Regions of Indonesia

This project is designed to respond to the urgent challenges facing Indonesia in consolidating the transition to democracy as well as the long-term challenges facing Aceh in the aftermath of the Tsunami. Project activities will engage Canadian expertise in strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights' (MOLAHR) Directorate General for Human Rights Protection (DG HAM) and its partner agencies in the affected provinces to integrate human rights concepts and approaches into their reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. The project's emphasis on participation, transparency, accountability and the protection of vulnerable groups will contribute to improved governance at the national and provincial levels.



The project objectives are:
  • To reinforce the capacity of DG HAM to engage in human rights training and capacity-building programs within the context of the Indonesian National Plan of Action on Human Rights 2004-2009 (RANHAM)
  • To strengthen the capacity of DG HAM and its partners in the national and provincial RANHAM Committees to implement the RANHAM at the provincial level, with a particular emphasis on the provinces affected by the Tsunami.
  • To provide Canadian expertise in the area of human rights education and protection with important actors engaged in implementing the RANHAM.
  • To raise awareness of Canadians about human rights issues in Indonesia in the aftermath of the Tsunami.

Local Partner

Directorate General of Human Rights (DG-HAM) of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (MOLAHR), Indonesia

Canadian Partners

Canadian partners participating in this initiative include:

  • Rights & Democracy
  • Centre for International Studies, University of Montreal (CÉRIUM),
  • Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, Faculty of Law, McGill University,
  • Norman Paterson School for International Affairs, Carleton University

    Indonesia with particular emphasis on Aceh and     surrounding provinces

    October 2005 - March 2008

    The primary beneficiaries will be the staff of DG     HAM and the participating officials from     Government agencies engaged in the     implementation of the RANHAM at the national     level and in Aceh and its surrounding provinces.

  • Planning mission to validate training needs
    October 2005


  • Study tour to Canada by members of national RAN HAM Committee
    December 2-11, 2005 & May 1-10, 2006


  • Capacity Building for RAN HAM (2004-2009) Strengthening Human Rights Protection in Aceh, Indonesia (Workshop 1)
    Banda Aceh, March 20-23, 2006


  • Strengthening human rights protection in the tsunami-affected regions of Indonesia
    Round table discussion held May 2, 2006 at the Centre d’études et de recherches internationales de l’Université de Montréal (CÉRIUM)

    Speakers:

    • Ian Hamilton, Executive Director, EQUITAS - International Center for Human Rights Education
    • Jean-François Gareau, Postdoctoral Researcher, CÉRIUM
    • Dr Hafid Abbas, Director General, Directorate General of Human Rights Protection, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia

    View the round table (with link below)
    http://cdim.cerium.ca/article2371.html

  • Strengthening the Capacity of the NAD RANHAM Committee to Implement the RANHAM (Workshop 2)
    Banda Aceh, November 14 - 17, 2006


  • Building the Capacity of the RANHAM Committee through Effective Human Rights Education
    Jakarta, November 6 – 9, 2006

  • Building the Capacity of the RANHAM Education Team,Training of Trainers, Cisarua, Indonesia, July 16 -20 2007

  • Evaluation Workshop Jakarta, November 20 -22, 2007

  • Orientation meeting for RANHAM Trainers Jakarta, April 28-29, 2008



    This project is made possible thanks to the financial     support of:
  • Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  • Rights & Democracy
  • Lawson Foundation

 
 
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