Pigai Affirms Human Rights Development Based on Pancasila and Free from Discrimination
Minister of Human Rights (HAM), Natalius Pigai, has affirmed the government’s commitment to realising human rights development based on the values of Pancasila and free from all forms of discrimination. He made this statement while serving as the keynote speaker at the 2026 Human Rights Festival, themed ‘Human Rights Development in Indonesia in the Spirit of Pancasila’, held at the Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW) Auditorium in Salatiga on Thursday (11/6).
In his presentation, Pigai stressed that human rights development must guarantee respect for every individual regardless of cultural background, religion, ethnicity, race, or other identities. According to him, the younger generation has a vital role as agents of change through the strengthening of three main pillars: knowledge, skills, and attitude.
‘To be impactful examples, the younger generation and all elements of the nation must master the three main pillars, namely Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude. Show your true identity with the objective capacity and capability you possess,’ Pigai stated on Friday (12/6/2026).
Pigai further elaborated on the evolution of the human rights concept over time, from civil and political rights as the first generation, to economic, social, and cultural rights as the second generation, and finally to the right to development and the environment as the third generation. He also expressed appreciation for UKSW, which he considered consistent in supporting education and strengthening human rights values through the Human Rights Festival as an inclusive and constructive public education space.
Meanwhile, UKSW Rector Prof. Intiyas Utami conveyed that the theme of human rights development in the spirit of Pancasila aligns with UKSW’s commitment over the past seven decades to uphold the values of diversity, equality, and respect for human dignity. She noted that the Human Rights Festival is an important part of UKSW’s journey in strengthening an academic culture that respects human rights and national values.
‘The holding of the Human Rights Festival with this theme is one of the important milestones in the long journey of our campus, which is now 70 years old. Since its inception, UKSW has remained consistent in voicing and upholding human rights as a manifestation of the noble values of Pancasila,’ she said. She added that UKSW will continue to transform as a learning space that respects diversity and shapes a younger generation that is academically excellent and possesses high social sensitivity.
The 2026 Human Rights Festival featured a series of activities, including scientific discussions, legal and human rights education, and the strengthening of a shared commitment between the Ministry of Human Rights and the academic community to promote inclusive human rights-based development. The event was also attended by the Minister’s Special Staff for Inter-Institutional and International Relations, Herman Dogopia, the Head of the Central Java Regional Office of the Ministry of Human Rights, Mustafa Beleng, along with his staff, elements of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum, local government officials, and hundreds of UKSW students and academic community members.