Indonesia has always been open to and has sought cooperation in the field of human rights on the assumption that the international community is working on the basis of the same fundamental premises: shared faith in the inherent and inviolable dignity of the human person, a common adherence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a commitment to the United Nations Charter which enjoins international cooperation in the promotion and protection of human rights.

In this regard, Indonesia has been an active participant in a number of international institutions tasked with the improvement of human rights and international standards on human rights, including Indonesia’s membership in the United Nations Human Rights Commission since 1991 as well as its interaction with experts on the Sub-Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities.

In addition, Indonesia’s National Commission on Human Rights works with human rights groups world-wide) including the governments of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and others