Indonesia Champions Human Rights
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to human rights at the 58th High-Level Segment of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on February 24. Representing President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, Sugiono emphasized Indonesia’s dedication to fostering a just and equitable global order.
Indonesia’s Human Rights Agenda
Sugiono highlighted Indonesia’s crucial role in addressing global challenges that threaten peace and prosperity. He pointed out the growing fragility in the international order, widening inequality, and rising discrimination. To combat these issues, Indonesia is actively implementing several key initiatives:
Free Nutritious Meals Program: Benefiting over 82.9 million students daily.
Decent Housing Development: Targeting 3 million housing units for people in need.
Free Health Screenings: Available for children under six and adults.
These programs align with global visions on the right to adequate food, housing, and health.
Global Human Rights Challenges
Sugiono addressed several pressing global issues:
Widening inequality burdening developing nations
Rising racism, discrimination, and Islamophobia
He called for a renewed commitment to human rights, justice, and equality, emphasizing that these principles must remain central to national policymaking.
Indonesia’s International Stance
As the world’s fourth most populous nation and largest Muslim-majority democracy, Indonesia views itself as having a responsibility to promote a more just global order. Sugiono stressed that human rights should not be weaponized as a political tool to obstruct national growth and development.
By championing these initiatives and taking a principled stand on global issues, Indonesia aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of human rights worldwide while fostering its own national development.
