The Government’s Responsibility and Youth Role in Human Rights Violations (Study Case: Wadas Village)

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10.2991/978-94-6463-634-5_22How to use a DOI?

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Human Rights; Youth Role; Mining; Wadas

Abstract

The mining conflict in Wadas Village, Central Java, illustrates a complex human rights issue arising from conflicting interests between the government and the local community. The core problem is the lack of transparency in land acquisition and the andesite mining plan, which disregards community rights. This study aims to explore the government’s responsibility in addressing human rights violations and the role of youth in defending land rights in Wadas. Using a qualitative approach and literature review, the findings reveal that the conflict involves violations of economic, social, cultural, civil, and political rights. The mining activities threaten natural resources and the environment in Wadas Village. Although tensions have eased, the government has not provided sufficient rehabilitation to affected residents, leaving their economic, social, and cultural rights unaddressed. This study highlights the governments failure to protect Wadas residents rights in line with human rights principles, underscoring the need for reforms in public participation and human rights protection. The youth play a crucial role in enforcing human rights in Indonesia, acting as a bridge between the community and the government and leading sustainable human rights advocacy.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Winarno Budyatmojo
AU  - Aisya Thalia Faz
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/27
TI  - The Government’s Responsibility and Youth Role in Human Rights Violations (Study Case: Wadas Village)
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference for Democracy and National Resilience (ICDNR 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 181
EP  - 188
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-634-5_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-634-5_22
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