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[PRESS RELEASE] The Personal Data Protection Bill: A Cornerstone of Indonesia’s Economy, Innovation, and Digital Transformation

After five sessions of the House of Representatives, the Personal Data Protection Bill has yet to be passed into law. The absence of a law on personal data runs counter to Indonesia’s aspiration to be at the forefront of the digital transformation era. The existence of a law on personal data is a crucial pillar in realizing a trustworthy and reliable digital transformation and ecosystem. In response to this, a public discussion among various stakeholders organized by the Tifa Foundation on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, agreed to urge the DPR and the Government to prioritize, finalize, and pass the Personal Data Protection Bill.

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The European Union, AJI, and TIFA Announce the Winners of the 2021 EU4Wartawan Journalism Writing Contest

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.

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Pentingnya Kerja Sama Multipihak dalam Melindungi dan Memenuhi Hak-hak Anak Kelompok Rentan

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.

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21 Years of Tifa Foundation: Developing a Brighter Legacy in Democracy

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.

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Challenges in Data Governance Accountability During the Pandemic in Southeast Asia

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.

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Promoting Responsible Social Media Governance in Asia

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.

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Addressing the Challenges of Legal Empowerment and Advocacy Through Innovation

The changing times have brought about various new challenges in the pursuit of justice, ranging from independence and budget availability to the growing diversity of advocacy channels. In response to this, YLBHI, with the support of the Tifa Foundation, organized a Workshop on Innovation and Organizational Sustainability in Legal Empowerment from May to July 2021. During this event, participants were equipped with knowledge on systematic advocacy innovations that provide solutions to the legal needs of the community.

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Pemerintah Indonesia Akan Konkretkan Implementasi Program Evaluasi Pembangunan Berbasis Masyarakat dengan Belajar dari Jepang

Pemerintah Indonesia menyambut baik hadirnya Program Review – Program Evaluasi Pembangunan Berbasis Masyarakat- yang diadopsi dari praktik baik yang sukses di jalankan di Jepang, dan  akan diimplementasikan di Indonesia. Program yang rencananya akan berjalan pada 2020-2021 ini  didukung penuh oleh Yayasan Tifa dan Japan Initiative diharapkan

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