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JAKARTA <\/strong>– The Coalition of Women Human Rights Defenders (PPHAM) organized a public discussion titled \u201cWomen Human Rights Defenders: Strengthening Solidarity and Women\u2019s Movements in ASEAN\u201d<\/em> to commemorate International Women Human Rights Defenders Day 2024, observed every November 29. The event, attended by around 200 participants both in person and online, featured four prominent speakers from Southeast Asia: Prof. Nymia Pimentel (Philippines Alliance Human Rights Advocate), Shivani Verma (OHCHR), Piyanut Kotsan (Amnesty International Thailand), and Theresia Iswarini (Komnas Perempuan). It took place at the Grandhika Iskandarsyah Hotel in Jakarta on Thursday, November 28, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion highlighted issues of violence against human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders (WHRDs), in Southeast Asia. A joint analysis by Forum Asia and the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS) on the situation of human rights defenders in Asia recorded 606 cases of violence against human rights defenders in Southeast Asia from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Of these, 33 involved WHRDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the discussion, Laode M. Syarif, Executive Director of KEMITRAAN, emphasized the increasing vulnerability of human rights defenders due to changing political and leadership dynamics in various Southeast Asian countries, which are becoming more repressive. This situation is exacerbated by the return of authoritarian regimes with histories of human rights violations and anti-democratic practices, as seen in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cViolence by authorities against human rights defenders, women activists, and environmental activists persists, especially when legal protections for human rights defenders are absent,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This dire situation was echoed by the Chairperson of Komnas Perempuan, who noted that threats or attacks on WHRDs by state and non-state actors reflect the lack of recognition of WHRDs’ roles. The state should acknowledge their existence and protect their advocacy work through legal frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThreats against WHRDs, whether from state or non-state actors, occur in various spaces, making it crucial to recognize their courage and persistence, along with collective efforts to support and provide better protection,\u201d said Andy Yentriyani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenges Faced by Women Human Rights Defenders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The grim reality for WHRDs is illustrated in a study titled \u201cGrey Notes on the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, 2014\u20132024\u201d<\/em> by KEMITRAAN and the Women Human Rights Defenders Caucus. The study found that threats and attacks against WHRDs are often linked to their gender identity, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Sexualized threats or intimidation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Attacks targeting women\u2019s dual roles as mothers or wives and human rights defenders,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Character assassination based on stereotypes of ideal versus immoral women,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Undermining credibility based on marital status,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Rejection rooted in morality, religion, culture, or family honor,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Gender- and sexuality-based discrimination, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Exploitation and politicization of women\u2019s identities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    As a result, WHRDs are particularly vulnerable, as attacks often target their bodies and sexuality, which are central to societal judgments in patriarchal cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Violence, including sexual violence, also affects women journalists. Ira Rahmawati from AJI Indonesia\u2019s Sexual Violence Task Force revealed that 2023 research found that 82.6% of 852 women journalists across 34 Indonesian provinces had experienced sexual violence during their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Condition of Human Rights Defenders and WHRDs in ASEAN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Amid trends of military dominance, authoritarianism, and oligarchic consolidation in ASEAN, threats to human rights defenders are expected to increase. Historical patterns of abuse are feared to resurface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In Indonesia, the expanded role of armed forces in civilian governance, reminiscent of the New Order era, poses a serious threat to human rights defenders, especially in conflict-prone areas. Military involvement in projects like the Food Estate in Merauke, Papua, has led to increased human rights violations and abuses against civil society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cIn a militarized environment, civil society is silenced. Military presence suppresses people\u2019s voices against the injustices in Maybrat and other forms of violence,\u201d said Lani Faan of ELSHAM Papua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the Philippines, under Duterte and Marcos Jr., state-sponsored operations justified as anti-terrorism efforts have involved military campaigns and psychological attacks, such as threats, harassment, and fear-mongering. Policies like the anti-protest law and the formation of special forces for Duterte\u2019s war on drugs have led to extrajudicial killings of thousands without due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cWhen their rights are violated, women take action and express themselves through peaceful assembly. However, state apparatus intervenes to block their civil and political rights,\u201d said Nymia Pimentel-Simbulan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Key Recommendations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In response to these troubling conditions, the PPHAM Coalition calls for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Collaborative Reporting<\/strong>
    Strong cooperation among human rights institutions like Komnas Perempuan, Komnas HAM, KPAI, and LPSK is essential to producing joint reports on the situation of human rights defenders, protection efforts, and the challenges encountered in upholding human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Fulfilling Promises on Human Rights and Gender Equality<\/strong>
    President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s administration must prove its commitment to human rights and gender equality, as outlined in his Asta Cita vision, by implementing policies that address past and present human rights violations and protect human rights defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Strengthening Regional Solidarity<\/strong>
    Due to the cross-sectoral similarities in violence against WHRDs across ASEAN, there is a need for stronger regional networks, joint advocacy, and resource-sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Enhancing Emergency Mechanisms<\/strong>
    WHRDs need capacity-building, particularly in digital security, to better handle emergencies sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Scaling National Protection Mechanisms<\/strong>
    The newly established Ministry of Human Rights should expand protection mechanisms for WHRDs and their families, drawing inspiration from successful cases handled by Komnas Perempuan, Komnas HAM, KPAI, and LPSK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8197,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[270],"class_list":["post-8198","publication","type-publication","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-inclusive-democracy"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCommemoration of Women Human Rights Defenders Day: Strengthening Solidarity and Women\u2019s Movements in ASEAN - KEMITRAAN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kemitraan.or.id\/en\/publication\/peringatan-hari-perempuan-pembela-ham-meneguhkan-solidaritas-dan-gerakan-perempuan-di-asean\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Commemoration of Women Human Rights Defenders Day: Strengthening Solidarity and Women\u2019s Movements in ASEAN - KEMITRAAN\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"JAKARTA – The Coalition of Women Human Rights Defenders (PPHAM) organized a public discussion titled \u201cWomen Human Rights Defenders: Strengthening Solidarity and Women\u2019s Movements in ASEAN\u201d to commemorate International Women Human Rights Defenders Day 2024, observed every November 29. 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