Pigai Says Human Rights Ministry to Secure World Record for Largest Human Rights Education Programme

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai stated that the Ministry of Human Rights (KemenHAM) is currently undergoing the assessment process for a Guinness World Record related to the implementation of large-scale human rights education programmes.

“Hopefully it succeeds; other countries could also excel. God willing, it is possible,” said Pigai during a meeting with Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) at the parliamentary complex, Jakarta, on Wednesday.

According to him, the current world record holder for the most human rights education is Uruguay, which has provided human rights education to 3,000 people. However, he noted that his department has already recorded a higher number of participants.

He mentioned that the Ministry of Human Rights has previously conducted human rights education in North Sumatra with 6,000 participants. Consequently, he expressed confidence that the ministry would receive the world record award.

“This is just information, God willing. Previously, I mentioned that the Ministry of Human Rights would host the President of the UN Human Rights Council, and nine days later, it happened,” said Pigai.

He expressed his desire for human rights understanding to be instilled in every individual. He noted that currently, not everyone necessarily understands the definition of human rights, as the term is often only associated with specific legal cases.

Therefore, he invited all parties to intensify the promotion of human rights understanding, as he believes this sector is a divine gift. “I am dedicating myself to building human rights in Indonesia,” he concluded.