Victims Want History to be Rectified

It is not just about breaking stigma; the truth must also be revealed by rectifying history. It all comes down to investigating the perpetrators and enforcing the law.

ADRYAN YOGA PARAMADWYA

An activist carries an umbrella bearing a demand to end human rights violations at the 759th Kamisan Action in front of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (12/1/2023).

JAKARTA, KOMPAS – Victims of gross human rights violations hope that the government will not stop at acknowledging and expressing remorse over 12 past incidents of gross human rights violations. This must be followed by uncovering the truth to rectify history and break the chain of stigmatization and discrimination against victims.

Uncovering the truth ultimately leads to investigating perpetrators, enforcing the law, identifying victims and restoring victims’ rights. Additionally, it also leads to evaluating and reforming policies, laws and institutions to prevent similar incidents from recurring in the future.