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30 Komnas HAM candidates square off in first debate
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Members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) commissioners selection team, Siti Musdah Mulia (left), Makarim Wibisono (second left), Bambang Widodo Umar (second right) and Zoemrotin K. Susilo (right), discuss the selection process during a visit to The Jakarta Post on Thursday. (JP/Dhoni Setiawan)
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he first round of a public debate between National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) commissioner candidates kicked off on Wednesday, presenting 30 candidates from various backgrounds.
The candidates were given the opportunity to share their vision and mission before an audience comprising mostly of members of civil society organizations working on a wide range of issues, from civil rights to environmental rights.
“In order to select the individuals best suited to become Komnas HAM commissioners, members of the public were allowed to participate in the process, listening and asking the candidates questions,” said law professor and selection team head Jimly Asshidiqie.
“We are searching for individuals who can speak out on the rights of minority groups while at the same time continuously safeguarding the rights of the majority,” he added.
The public debate will run until May 18, involving a total of 60 candidates.
The selection team will later choose 14 finalists to undergo an assessment screening with lawmakers from the House of Representatives Commission III overseeing law and human rights.
