Why Human Rights Institutions Must Engage with Citizens Abroad

In this vidcast interview, Adhy Aman of International IDEA and Ibu Anis Hidayah of Komnas HAM reflect on the growing importance of protecting the political and human rights of Indonesians living overseas in an era of global mobility. 

Speaking on the sidelines of International IDEA’s 30th anniversary discussions on the political rights of overseas citizens, they explore Indonesia’s international obligations, the barriers migrant workers face in political participation, questions of representation, and the opportunities and risks of technology‑enabled voting.

The conversation also looks at the policy reforms needed to better connect overseas Indonesians with democratic life at home.