The Asia Programme aimed to empower organizations and institutions to implement human rights initiatives, believing this would improve conditions for those in poverty. Through activities like seminars and training programs, it sought to empower rights-holders and duty-bearers. 

The Asia Programme was based on the premise that strengthening the capabilities of both rights-holders and duty-bearers is essential. Rooted in a human rights-based approach to development, the programme aimed to empower rights-holders to claim their entitlements and to ensure duty-bearers fulfilled their human rights obligations.

In Indonesia, significant strides were made in enhancing infrastructure to execute the Indonesian National Human Rights Action Plan. This development not only augmented the capacity for advocating human rights but also extended its reach across national and provincial levels. The improved infrastructure provided a robust platform for more effective and widespread human rights advocacy efforts throughout the country. Another noteworthy achievement emerged from within the Indonesian correctional service, where human rights considerations were successfully woven into decision- and policy-making processes. This integration represented a fundamental shift, marking a significant step towards ensuring that human rights were firmly entrenched within the country’s justice system. 

Meanwhile, in Thailand, targeted human rights research centers, particularly the Office of Human Rights Studies and Social Development at Mahidol University, experienced a notable transformation. Their capabilities were strengthened, empowering them to undertake professional human rights education projects and engage in impactful research endeavours, thereby contributing significantly to the advancement of human rights knowledge and awareness. 

Furthermore, the programme facilitated the enhancement of institutional capacities, paving the way for the establishment of networks dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights. These networks served as vital conduits for collaboration, information exchange, and collective action, amplifying the impact of human rights initiatives at local, national, and regional levels. 

During this programme, RWI also established a field office in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2005. This milestone was followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia in 2006. 

For more information on RWI’s works in Indonesia and the Asia Pacific, please visit the RWI Regional Asia Pacific Office website. 

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Windi Arini

Windi Arini

Country Director, Indonesia, Jakarta Office

E-mail: windi.arini@rwi.lu.se

Windi is currently the Country Director at RWI’s Indonesia Office. She leads the Jakarta team and contributes to regional initiatives across Southeast Asia that strengthen access to justice, climate resilience, and rights-based local governance. Her work includes advancing RWI’s engagement with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and supporting the development of regional tools on environmental adjudication.

Windi first joined RWI as a Programme Officer, where she focused on localising human rights in the context of the SDGs. She worked closely with local governments, academic institutions, and CSOs to help shape inclusive, rights-based policies—efforts that continue to inform RWI’s work on human rights cities today.

She graduated from Atma Jaya Catholic University (Faculty of Law) in 2010 and began her career at a law office where she led capacity-building programmes on international humanitarian law and human rights for the Indonesian military. After earning her master’s degree in Theory and Practice of Human Rights from the University of Oslo, she served nearly four years as a Human Rights Officer at the ASEAN Secretariat. There, she provided technical and project support to AICHR and ASEAN-IPR across a range of thematic areas, including women and children’s rights, business and human rights, and the rights of persons with disabilities.

When not in the office, Windi enjoys reading, traveling, and is especially fond of spicy food.