International Conference for Democracy and National Resilience 2024

Opening Remarks

• Master of Ceremony: Nimas Indaya
• Event Theme: Strengthening Human Rights Protection Against Global Threats in the Contemporary Democracy Era.
• Acknowledgements: Thanks to God for the event's success, introduction of speakers and guests.

Conference Schedule

1. Opening
2. Singing of Indonesia Raya (National Anthem)
3. Prayer
4. Opening Remarks
5. Documentation
6. Presentation and Q&A session
7. Closing Performance

Keynote Speakers

1. Professor Dr. Fitria Ramati (Vice Director for Academic and Research Affairs, Universitas Suas Marat)

• Focus: Importance of the conference in discussing human rights.
• International Participation: 20 countries represented.

2. Professor Dr. Suno Umul Fos (Head, Center of Democracy and National Resilience)

• Topic: Importance of collaboration between academics, practitioners, and civil society to strengthen human rights.
• Historical Context: References to past human rights violations in Indonesia and globally.

3. Wazir Ali (Ministry of Education, Government of Pakistan)

• Topic: Impact of social media on youth awareness and political engagement in Pakistan.
• Key Points:
  • Social media as a tool for political engagement.
  • Examples of movements like Me Too in Pakistan.
  • Challenges faced by journalists.
  • Importance of freedom of expression.

4. Associate Professor Rida Nordin (Faculty of Law, University of Kebangsaan Malaysia)

• Discussion on ASEAN: Non-interference policy impacts on human rights enforcement in member states.

5. Professor Hing Glaser (German Southeast Asian Center of Excellence for Public Policy)

• Human Rights as Universal Concepts: Discussion on the fluidity and contextual nature of human rights.

Discussion Points

• Human Rights Violations: Emphasis on Palestinian rights and ongoing issues in Myanmar.
• Role of Social Media: Enhancements in political discourse and engagement.
• Challenges & Opportunities:
  • Balancing state sovereignty and individual rights.
  • The impact of corruption on human rights enforcement.

Conclusion Statements

Closing Remarks

• Dr. Rohida Nordin: Advocated for collective efforts in safeguarding human rights.
• Professor Dr. Suno Umul Fos: Highlighted the necessity of human rights in a democratic society.
• Wazir Ali: Emphasized the ongoing progress in Pakistan's political engagement and the importance of education in overcoming societal challenges.
• Professor Hing Glaser: Stressed the link between human rights, societal trust, and democracy.

Closing Performance

• Musical performances by Claudia and Jordan to conclude the conference.

Final Notes

• Attendees encouraged to fill in attendance forms for certificates.
• Acknowledgment of all speakers and participants for their contributions to the conference.