THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF

INDONESIA

Considering:

a.        That indeed human being, as a creature of God, lives in a society, nation and state, and is naturally endowed with inalienable rights so that he can develop his personal self, and role and contribution to his society, country and the world;

b.       That the Indonesian nation as part of the international community of nations respects the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 

c.        That in order to promote and protect these human rights, and in accordance with the state principles based on the rule of law, their implementation needs to be enhanced and strengthened;

d.       That in order to fulfill the objectives in points a, b, and c, it is deemed necessary to establish a National Commission on Human Rights;

Mindful of: Article 4 verse (1), 1945 Constitution

HAS DECIDED TO PROMULGATE

THE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE

ON

THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS