Ministry of Human Rights (Indonesia)

Ministry of Human Rights

Kementerian Hak Asasi Manusia
Ministry overview
Formed	21 October 2024 (2024-10-21)
Preceding Ministry	Directorate General VI (Human Rights), Ministry of Law and Human Rights
Jurisdiction	Government of Indonesia
Headquarters	Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 6-7 Jakarta Selatan 12940 Jakarta, Indonesia
Ministers responsible	Natalius Pigai, Minister for Human Rights Mugiyanto, Deputy Minister for Human Rights
Parent department	Coordinating Ministry for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correction
Website	www.ministryoflawandhumanrights.org

The Ministry of Human Rights (Indonesian : Kementerian Hak Asasi Manusia) is an Indonesian ministry that administers and develops human rights in Indonesia. The ministry has been led by Natalius Pigai since 21 October 2024. ^[1]

The ministry is distinct from the National Commission on Human Rights. While the commission worked in the supervision, protection, and promotion of human rights in Indonesia, this ministry worked in human rights development through formulation and implementation of human rights policies. ^[2]

Organization

Based on Presidential Decree No. 156/2024, ^[3] the Ministry of Law is organized into the following:

• Office of the Minister for Human Rights
• Office of the Deputy Minister for Human Rights
• General Secretariat
• Directorate General for Human Rights Instruments and Strengthening (Directorate General I)
• Directorate General for Human Rights Services and Compliance (Directorate General II)
• General Inspectorate
• Board of Experts
  • Senior Expert to the Minister on Bureaucracy and Legal Reform Strengthening
  • Senior Expert to the Minister on Civilian, Politics, Social, and Cultural Affairs

References

1. Pradana, Dedy Priatmojo, Zendy (2024-10-22). "Baru Dilantik, Natalius Pigai Langsung Minta Anggaran Rp20 Triliun buat Kementerian HAM". VIVA (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-11-28.
2. antaranews.com (2024-10-21). "Natalius Pigai jelaskan perbedaan Kementerian HAM dan Komnas HAM". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-11-28.
3. Peraturan Presiden RI Nomor 156 Tahun 2024 tentang Kementerian Hak Asasi Manusia (PDF) (Presidential Decree 156) (in Indonesian). President of Indonesia. 2024.