Ministry of Human Rights Partners with KOPPETA to Strengthen Human Rights Literacy among Students from an Early Age
The Ministry of Human Rights (KemenHAM) has emphasised the importance of strengthening human rights (HAM) literacy from an early age amongst students at primary, secondary, and upper secondary levels. This effort is being undertaken through collaboration with the Community of Youth and Students Devoted to Human Rights (KOPPETA) via the Seraya HAM programme (Ramadan Spirit Human Rights Action).
The programme targets schools with the objective of instilling fundamental understanding of human rights, including the right to dignified living, the right to education, anti-discrimination principles, and freedom of expression amongst the younger generation.
“KOPPETA HAM Jakarta has consistently received support from the Ministry of Human Rights, particularly through the Directorate for Strengthening Human Rights Capacity. We are working with KOPPETA in several activities to strengthen outreach to students,” stated Giyanto, Director of Strengthening Human Rights Capacity for Communities, Organisations, and Business Actors at KemenHAM in Jakarta on Friday, 27 February 2026.
Separately, the General Chair of KOPPETA DKI Jakarta, Syavila Zahra Putri Baco Ella, stated that human rights literacy serves as an important foundation in shaping the character of the younger generation.
“If a nation wishes to achieve progress, then human rights values must be instilled from an early age so that a generation emerges that cares about others and their rights,” said Ella, her familiar name.
At the same occasion, Deputy General Chair I of KOPPETA, Haryo Satrio Pratomo, added that the organisation serves as a facilitator and mentor in disseminating human rights education, particularly amongst students.
According to him, the primary challenge encountered in the field is the low level of understanding amongst students regarding basic human rights concepts. In fact, approximately 50 per cent of the students encountered only know the term “human rights” without fully understanding its meaning.
“Many are not yet aware that actions such as bullying or the spread of personal data on digital media constitute human rights violations,” said Haryo.
Beyond bullying, KOPPETA has also identified vulnerabilities amongst young people to child grooming practices and emotional manipulation, particularly in digital spaces.
Over the past three months, KOPPETA has visited more than 20 schools in Jakarta and the Thousand Islands as part of a programme aligned with KemenHAM’s policy direction.
KemenHAM regards the involvement of this student-based community as a strategic step to expand the reach of human rights education to grassroots level, whilst simultaneously building critical awareness amongst Generation Z.