Perempuan Pembela Hak Asasi Manusia: Ketidakhadiran Negara Hingga Stigmatisasi

Abstract

The dynamics of the women’s movement in Indonesia in the post-reformasi period cannot be separated from the significant role of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) who drive advocacy agendas aimed at achieving gender equality and the protection of women. However, WHRDs face various challenges, both those originating from the state, such as the absence of adequate legal protection, and those emerging from within the movement itself. These challenges not only hinder advocacy efforts but also have serious implications for the physical and psychological safety of WHRDs. This study employs qualitative methods and a feminist legal theory approach to analyze data obtained through in-depth interviews with six WHRDs from diverse backgrounds. The findings show that the primary needs of WHRDs include legal protection, security, and welfare, as well as the integration of a gender perspective into every legal decision-making process and legal product. This study elaborates on the dynamics, forms of challenges, and legal gaps experienced by WHRDs in carrying out their struggles in Indonesia.