USAID-MAJu Project: Working Together for Progress

Proof, Commitment, and Consistency – Riza Imaduddin Abdali, Yappika Program Officer for MAJu
 
In addition to collaborating with the Ombudsman of the Republic of Indonesia, we also encouraged Komnas HAM to develop Standard Norms and Regulations on the Right to Freedom of Association and Organization, which were later ratified by a plenary meeting of the Komnas HAM commissioners. The biggest lesson from the two collaborations is the need for data or evidence. That’s very important. Our work at Yappika is evidence-based. During our collaboration with Komnas HAM, for example, we monitored and evaluated the implementation of the Mass Organizations Law from 2013 to 2018, which data was then presented to Komnas HAM. So, it is very important to have solid data or strong evidence that can be justified because, without evidence, policy advocacy will face difficulties. It’s the same with the Ombudsman. The knowledge, experience, and data that Yappika has garnered in the public service arena over five years show that the scope of participation overlaps with the decision-making space. By contrast, if it only consists of providing information, then this amounts to nothing more than socialization. The data or evidence is then supported by our commitment and consistency in our work. People will realize that because we are committed and consistent, we can do what we set out to do.

Collaboration between Civil Society and Government – Siti Mazumah, Director of LBH APIK Jakarta
 
The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us all about the importance of collaboration. LBH APIK Jakarta decided to establish our own shelter or safe house because to access a center run by the Jakarta Provincial Government, women victims of violence require a Covid-19-free letter, despite the fact that what they really need is immediate assistance. Recently, the LBH APIK Jakarta shelter entered into collaboration with the Jakarta Women’s Empowerment Integrated Service Center (P2TP2A). At the time, many women victims of violence had tried to access government services but they tested positive for Covid-19 and were referred to LBH APIK. While this situation is troublesome for all of us, it also teaches us how important collaboration is, given that the P2TP2A faces a big problem as government shelters can’t be accessed by victims who are Covid-19 positive. Later, the relevant provincial regulation was revised. However, the pandemic has nevertheless taught us about the necessity for collaboration between civil society and the government to help the community. If there is a problem in meeting needs on the ground, such as during a pandemic, for example, where else can people go if not civil society?

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