A Talk show was held by IR 16-1C opened the IR Festival series on Wednesday, 10 June 2015 as well as completing the festival series held by Marketing, PR, and IR Majors this year. Taking place at Prof. Dr. Djajusman Auditorium & Performance Hall of LSPR, the talk show was titled “How Human Rights Evolve in Asean: Case Study May 1998”.

Opening Speech by Project Manager, Ina Dewita Simanjuntak

Opening Speech by Project Manager, Ina Dewita Simanjuntak

The speakers were Mr. Rafendi Djamin as an Executive Director of Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) and representative of Indonesia for Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR), Ms. Tioria Pretty Stephanie, S.H as the representative of KontraS and and member of the Commission for Disappearances and Victims of Violence, as well as Mr. Ridha Saleh as a commissioner of Human Rights (KOMNAS HAM) in 2007-2012. Mrs. Nuryati Darwin as the families of victims of the riots in May 1998 and Mr. Zainal from IKOHI also presented to share their stories to the participants.

Pantomime performance of Indomime which artistically depicts the riots of May 1998

Pantomime performance of Indomime which artistically depicts the riots of May 1998

This event was hosted by Julio Ervin and Grace as MC and began with the pantomime performance of Indomime which artistically depicts the riots of May 1998. The event was followed by a video campaign of IR 16-1C #WeHearYourVoice98 that aims to spread awareness to public. Talk show as the main event discussed the ins and outs of the May 1998 riots case, analyzed the case from ASEAN viewpoint, and raised the importance of the case resolution. Mrs. Darwin and Mr. Zainal’s testimony as the victim also attracts the sympathy of the participants. The event closed with performances by LSPR Band.

Plaque appreciation to the speakers, Mr. Rafendi Djamin, Ms. Tioria Pretty Stephanie, S.H, Mr. Ridha Saleh, Mrs. Nuryati Darwin and Mr. Zainal

Plaque appreciation to the speakers, Mr. Rafendi Djamin, Ms. Tioria Pretty Stephanie, S.H, Mr. Ridha Saleh, Mrs. Nuryati Darwin and Mr. Zainal

This event aims to encourage people of Indonesia, especially the youth to be aware of May 1998 tragedy in which the riot led to looting, violence, rape, and also missing people. This case needs to be solved immediately so that victims can have their rights. People must know that the affected families are still waiting for the truth and justice that has not been revealed over the past 17 years. As the campaign slogan says, “Hear Their Voices, Give Them Justice”.(Sheren Audina & Power Young)