History of PBI Indonesia:
From 1999-2011, Peace Brigades International provided protective accompaniment and participatory peace education to human rights defenders in Papua, Aceh, Flores, West Timor and Jakarta. A report about our past work can be read here: Our Work in Indonesia 1999-2011 PDF
After extensive dialogue with civil society organizations and other stakeholders, PBI began its work in Indonesia in 2014. The aim of the project is to strengthen local activists in their human rights work and contribute to capacity building, with the goal of increasing their safety and promoting peaceful coexistence. The focus is on developing their ability to document human rights violations, conduct advocacy at both national and international levels, and enhance their own security and protection networks.
In Indonesia, PBI works with human rights defenders, local human rights and women’s organizations, young peacebuilders, and local communities. Areas of work include risk assessments, advocacy strategies, digital security, approaches to peacebuilding, and dialogue processes.