Indonesia Pushes Inclusive, Non-selective Approach To Human Rights At UNHRC

JAKARTA, April 11 (Bernama) -- Indonesia, as President of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting an inclusive, non-selective approach to advancing human rights globally, while rejecting politicisation and double standards.

Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela said the country would continue to advocate constructive measures and oppose practices that apply selective or uneven standards in addressing human rights issues.

“Indonesia consistently rejects the politicisation of human rights and approaches that are selective and unbalanced, including those that reflect double standards,” he said, according to ANTARA News Agency, on Saturday.

Vahd Nabyl noted that such double standards are often seen in country-specific resolutions, which may undermine the credibility of global human rights efforts.

Instead, he said, Indonesia promotes dialogue grounded in mutual respect, while supporting each country’s efforts to strengthen human rights in accordance with their respective contexts.

He  said Indonesia aims to serve as a bridge in strengthening global human rights cooperation through dialogue and engagement, both in its capacity as UNHRC President and through its broader foreign policy.

He said, the country would continue to expand bilateral and regional human rights dialogues, including within Southeast Asia.

“Indonesia is also active in initiating and promoting ASEAN human rights dialogue through the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR),” he said.

He added that such efforts reflect Indonesia’s commitment to fostering inclusive human rights cooperation across regions.

Indonesia chaired the 61st Session of the UNHRC from Feb 23 to March 31, 2026, marking its first time leading the body since its establishment in 2006.

As council president, Indonesia has adopted the theme “Presidency for All”, which aims to ensure inclusivity, bridge differences through constructive dialogue, and strengthen cooperation as the foundation of human rights protection.

-- BERNAMA