Indonesia Supports Constructive Measures to Combat Double Standards in UN Human Rights Council

Jakarta (ANTARA) - As President of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Indonesia will continue to advocate for constructive measures and prevent selective approaches and double standards in advancing human rights on a global scale.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela stated that Indonesia remains committed to promoting an inclusive and proactive approach to strengthening human rights globally.

“Indonesia consistently rejects the politicisation of human rights and selective, unbalanced approaches, including those that reflect the application of double standards,” Nabyl told ANTARA in Jakarta on Saturday.

Nabyl explained that double standards disguised as human rights enforcement are often evident in various resolutions targeting specific countries (country-specific resolutions).

In addition, Indonesia encourages advancing human rights through mutually respectful dialogue, while still appreciating and supporting each country’s efforts to strengthen human rights.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Indonesia seeks to serve as a bridge for enhancing global human rights cooperation through unlimited dialogue and collaboration, not only in its capacity as President of the UN Human Rights Council but also through Indonesia’s consistent foreign policy.

Indonesia will continue to develop various bilateral human rights dialogues with various countries as well as at the regional level, he said.

“Indonesia is also actively initiating and promoting ASEAN human rights dialogue through the AICHR,” Nabyl highlighted, underscoring Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen human rights in Southeast Asia through the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR).

He further stated that such an approach reflects Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening inclusive cross-regional human rights cooperation.

Indonesia has led the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council from 23 February to 31 March 2026, making it the first session chaired by Indonesia since the body was established in 2006.

As President of the UN Human Rights Council, Indonesia is championing the theme “Presidency for All” as a commitment to ensuring an inclusive human rights body that can bridge differences through constructive dialogue and strengthen cooperation as the main foundation for human rights protection.