Therefore, all parties should cooperate in the implementation of human rights in the region. The statement disclosed the Minister of Justice and Human Rights Patrialis Akbar yesterday in launching a new agency Human Rights Resource Centre for ASEAN (HRRCA) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta. "All those who contribute to the advancement of human rights in ASEAN.
Indonesia also supports the implementation of human rights as contained in Act of 1945 and its amendments, "said Patrialis in an event attended by various nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), educational institutions, and foreign diplomats.
Launch HRRCA it is expected to increase the promotion and protection of human rights in Southeast Asia by strengthening the network of academic institutions.
"I am pleased with the establishment HRRCA to progress, protection, and implementation of human rights in the ASEAN region for the sake of our full contribution towards human rights for all mankind," said Patrialis.
HRRCA received funding from various parties, including the MacArthur Foundation, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Canadian International Development Agency, and the Embassy of Switzerland to Indonesia.
HRRCA have offices at the University of Indonesia, which provides support for information technology infrastructure, library and data center access, and various other activities.
HRRCA aims to complement and support the work of the Intergovernmental Commission for an ASEAN Human Rights (AICHR) and focus on research, capacity building, training, and education HAM.Marzuki Darusman appointed as Director or Chairman HRRCA.
Rafendi Djamin which is the Representative of Indonesia to AICHR strongly supports the establishment HRRCA. "HRRCA will be an independent voice is needed AICHR to push the agenda of promoting human rights in ASEAN," he explained. A number of ambassadors from other countries also provide similar support.
"We are pleased to see the establishment AICHR HRRCA as complementary," said U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Scot Marciel.
"These institutions can help ASEAN countries to ensure that respect for human rights became one of the pillars of South East Asian community. ASEAN and HRRCA will seek support networks inside and outside the region who support human rights, democracy and the rule of law as a contribution to development and prosperity. "
The launch was also attended by the Rector of the institution, University of Indonesia Gumilar Rusliwa Somantri, Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Mackenzie Clugston, and Regional Representative for Southeast Asia of the High Commissioner for Human Rights United Nations Houmayaoun Alizadeh.
"Indonesia is very important support to encourage contacts among different parties in the enforcement of human rights cooperation. If we look at the issue of human rights in ASEAN have many problems, ranging from human trafficking, sexual abuse, migrant workers, and others, "said Alizadeh.
According to Alizadeh, the various conflicts that have resulted in the ASEAN human rights record in this area still needs to be improved. Therefore, cooperation from all parties is very important. "We are pleased to see a lot of support for the improvement of human rights partners," he said.
A number of foreign educational institutions are also partnering with HRRCA, among others, University of Malaya in Malaysia, University Pannasastra in Cambodia, Singapore Management University, and the Law School of the National University of Singapore. Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) also signed a Memorandum of Understanding as an Institutional Affiliate HRRCA.
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