In 1955, Asian and African countries at the Bandung Conference collectively declared the right of peoples to self-determination and respect for human rights.

“Now, in 2025, it is time for us to reaffirm that historic role. I call on Indonesia to once again play that historic role and join with other developing nations in rejecting Donald Trump and his path toward global destruction,” Callamard concluded.

During her stay in Jakarta, Callamard met with officials from the Supreme Court, Attorney General’s Office, the Governor of Jakarta, as well as representatives from civil society organizations, journalists, and victims and families of human rights violations.

While concerned about the rise of authoritarian trends in Indonesia, Callamard remains optimistic about the strength of civil society, women’s rights activists, feminists, young women, high school students, and others who continue to stand firm in advocating for human rights values.

Callamard also expressed hope after meeting with the Jakarta Governor, who committed to not endorsing any policies that would allow polygamy in his administration. “I call on all governments to follow his commitment and firmly declare that there is no place for polygamy in Indonesia and in the world,” she concluded. (Uki Ruknuddin)

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