Supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), this initiative follows RWI’s successful support for the revision of the Philippines’ Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases by developing a comprehensive Regional Guidebook. In partnership with the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), this resource addresses critical procedural hurdles such as legal standing, SLAPP suits, and the protection of environmental human rights defenders through extensive consultations with judges and legal experts from across the region. As of early 2026, the Guidebook has garnered significant interest from judges in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
This project started in 2024 with initial support from Sida.
Activities & Publications:
- Southeast Asia: Regional Consultation Advances the Guidebook on Environmental Procedure
- Advancing Environmental Adjudication in Southeast Asia
Project Duration
December 2025 – March 2026 (current phase)
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Windi Arini
Windi is currently the Regional Director for Asia Pacific (a.i.). She works from the Jakarta office 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.