[CLOSED] Job Opening: Digital Activism Research Consultant
Job Opening: Research Consultant on Digital Activism. Participatory research consultant on “the role of digital activism among youth groups and civil society organizations”
Job Opening: Research Consultant on Digital Activism. Participatory research consultant on “the role of digital activism among youth groups and civil society organizations”
Bertepatan dengan Hari Hak Asasi Manusia Sedunia 2021, Delegasi Uni Eropa untuk Indonesia, Aliansi Jurnalis Independen (AJI) dan Yayasan TIFA hari ini mengumumkan lima pemenang lomba penulisan jurnalistik #EU4Wartawan 2021. Penghargaan diberikan atas kualitas karya jurnalistik mereka yang mengangkat tema lomba: Dampak Teknologi Digital terhadap Hak Asasi Manusia.
Yayasan Tifa bersama Save The Children Indonesia, dengan dukungan Uni Eropa mendapat kesempatan berpartisipasi dalam acara Festival HAM 2021 melalui kegiatan diskusi bertema “Kolaborasi Multipihak untuk Perlindungan Anak yang Inklusif dan Tangguh Pada Masa Pandemi”. Diskusi ini adalah bagian dari upaya diseminasi informasi program HEAL yang telah diselenggarakan di Provinsi Jawa Timur dan Nusa Tenggara Barat.
ore challenges, more opportunities, and hopefully more achievements. We expect to face those aspects in our future journey. In the future, we will continue our efforts in building an environment where we can voice our opinions freely without being afraid. Through our initiatives, we will fight for a civic space where the communities can express themselves without fear of being arrested or intimidated. We aspire to make a new leap in promoting an open society in Indonesia as the ultimate resource of democracy.
The importance of pursuing national reconciliation to resolve and bring closure to lingering issues from the past—such as gross human rights violations and political crimes committed in the name of the state—is an integral part of democratic consolidation. However, to what extent have these efforts been carried out?
Currently, Indonesia needs to establish the principles and implementation mechanisms for the Personal Data Protection Act (PDP) in accordance with international standards, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) issued by the European Union. However, Indonesia also faces challenges in meeting these international standards and keeping pace with their evolution.
The COVID-19 pandemic has put the implementation of public services through digital technology (e-government) to the test and highlighted the importance of data in supporting, shaping, and informing public services. This was certainly unthinkable before the pandemic. The highly contagious nature of the virus necessitated measures requiring everyone to practice social distancing and self-quarantine. Information on infections must be shared openly to prevent further spread.
The topic of internet intermediary liability is currently a hot topic in internet governance. An internet intermediary can simply be defined as a platform that facilitates communication or interaction among its users via the internet. However, beyond this simple description, defining exactly what an internet intermediary is—along with the responsibilities and obligations attached to them—remains a distinct challenge.
Due to its sensitive and personal nature, personal data must be protected—not only by its owners but also by the state through the regulations it enacts. The Personal Data Protection Act is seen as an instrument capable of striking a balance between innovation, the economy, and the protection of personal data in the digital realm.
The Pusaka Bentala Rakyat Foundation and the Tifa Foundation view this protection guide for environmental human rights defenders as an urgent necessity. It is hoped that this guidebook will strengthen and enhance the capacity of indigenous and local communities in their advocacy efforts to secure and protect their rights to land, livelihoods, and the environment, as well as their right to participate in shaping development in their communities.