Position Papers by Country

Position paper for Indonesia

Committee:	GA First
Topic:	Consolidation of peace through practical disarmament measures
Paper text:
The Republic of Indonesia firmly advocates against violence and the use of arms, particularly nuclear weapons, for several reasons: humanitarian concerns, regional security, global peace and stability, and its commitment to non-proliferation. Indonesia recognizes the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons and believes that alternative, peaceful methods exist to resolve conflicts. The devastating impact of nuclear weapons on the environment, humanity, and the pursuit of peace reinforces Indonesia's opposition to their use. This position was reaffirmed by the President of Indonesia during the ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) on December 23, 2024. The President stated, "...with this ratification, our national legal infrastructure will also become stronger to encourage international peace. I hope that more countries will ratify the TPNW to put pressure on nuclear- possessing countries and create strong anti-nuclear weapon norms..." This commitment is further supported by Indonesia's dedication to disarmament efforts. Indonesia actively promotes peace through practical disarmament measures, including the collection, control, and disposal of arms, as well as restraint in the production and procurement of weapons. The nation is also deeply engaged in the United Nations Programme of Action, contributing to global efforts in regulating small arms and light weapons. This involves strengthening law enforcement, enacting legislation, and implementing administrative procedures to prevent the illegal trade and misuse of these weapons. The Republic of Indonesia remains steadfast in its pursuit of global peace, advocating for the disarmament of nuclear and illicit arms. Its commitment to the collection, control, and disposal of weapons underscores its role as a key player in the international community's effort to promote peace and security.

Committee:	GA First
Topic:	Implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction
Paper text:
Since their conception, chemical weapons have been agents of fear and devastation. World War I saw the first large-scale use of chemical weapons when mustard gas was used on British troops. The use of chemical weapons still continues today. The Republic of Indonesia is committed to peace and stability in not only Southeast Asia, but the world. The Republic of Indonesia also strongly advocates for international cooperation in the advancement toward disarmament of all chemical weapons. Indonesia has been committed to the disarmament of chemical weapons since the creation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in 1997, as we ratified the treaty just one year later in 1998. It is of utmost importance that the destruction of all declared, undeclared, and illegally possessed chemical weapons are destroyed. Strict adherence to the treaty and its contents are imperative for an end to chemical weapons development, production, stockpiling and usage. Peace is complicated, and this should not be understated, but it is not impossible to foster. Indonesia believes that addressing the issues of non-compliance and violations of the CWC will lead to a more peaceful world. Strong sanctions should be placed on non-member states until they have signed and ratified the treaty. Additionally, if non-member states should become compliant member states, they may be subject to a period of strict monitoring; this way the dismantling of their weapons is insured.

Committee:	GA Second
Topic:	Agriculture development, food security and nutrition
Paper text:
Food insecurity is a longstanding issue that impacts practically every country around the globe. Lack of access to food or proper nutrition can keep civilians from becoming active members of society and lead to problems such as malnutrition, anemia, and other conditions. Indonesia is committed to reaching the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to diminish food insecurity and malnutrition. We have been researching and implementing ways to sustainably grow, process, and transport food. As part of the FAO and WFP we have been working with organizations to develop solutions. We support the exploration of finding more effective ways to distribute food and redistribute surpluses. In programs to lower food insecurity and malnutrition we have found it is beneficial to solve these problems locally. Focusing on local problems allows us to find the origin of these problems, we can then focus on finding solutions for that community. We support the UN's continued research of sustainable agriculture practices, and the implementation of cost effective solutions.

Committee:	GA Second
Topic:	Development cooperation with middle-income countries
Paper text:
Indonesia believes that development cooperation with middle income countries is needed for the growth and help with global issues. We also understand fostering sustainable growth and the challenges these nations must face. A growing economy like Indonesia is well positioned to engage partnerships. This will enhance knowledge and help share new innovations. By doing corporations like done with our involvement with ASEAN we truly believe this would strengthen its collaborative effort to tackle shared issues. Moreover we are hoping to encourage technology transfer, sharing knowledge, and promote social progress. By implementing this we hope to share a new set of skills for their global market. Focusing on their human capital would most definitely benefit their economy. We also see investment for instance into their infrastructures to help with their development. These infrastructures could be renewable which would also align with this global effort for climate change. Together we can build a cooperation that will be sustainable and we will ensure that no nation is left behind.

Committee:	GA Third
Topic:	Rights of indigenous peoples
Paper text:
Throughout the world, the rights of indigenous people are often forgotten and disrespected. Forced loss of culture and language, land seized, and traditional customs abolished. With the degradation of indigenous cultures comes the loss of cultural diversity and the destruction of entire ways of life. Indonesia believes that the rights of Indigenous people are to be respected and emphasized when legislation is being created. Indigenous people's rights are at the forefront of Indonesia's policies when it comes to creating legislation. In the last decade, we have passed legislation that provides recognition and aid to indigenous peoples, such as Law No. 6 on villages, Law No. 23 on Regional Government, and Government Regulation #106. These laws and regulations aim to give indigenous peoples increased autonomy and control over their regions, and allow them to choose how to manage their natural resources. In line with our view of securing more rights and autonomy for Indigenous peoples, Indonesia looks to push the UN to help create a resolution that will further respect and support Indigenous cultures in regions such as autonomy, language, natural resources, and forestry. Additionally, we look to make a resolution to increase the number of members of the UNPFII from 16 to 24 to increase the representation of Indigenous groups around the world. We also look to continue to support language revitalization, as well as preservation of natural resources and land. Following these guidelines, Indonesia hopes the world embodies our motto of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, or "It is different, yet it is one."

Committee:	GA Third
Topic:	Literacy for life
Paper text:
Education forms the foundation of today's society, providing a body of knowledge essential for progress. Without education, the world would fall into chaos, fostering widespread miscommunication. The Republic of Indonesia upholds the belief that everyone has the right to education, regardless of age, class, social status, or financial standing. This commitment is enshrined in Indonesia's Constitution and the National Education Law, which guarantees the right to education for all citizens. The government is obligated to finance basic education, ensuring it is tuition-free. With the third-largest education system in Asia and the fourth-largest globally, Indonesia dedicates 16% of its total government expenditure to education. This investment is directed not only toward enhancing educational quality but also improving teacher salaries, school infrastructure, and overall educational standards. Despite its scale, Indonesia has faced challenges in global rankings. In 2003, the country ranked 33rd out of 45 in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). In 2006, the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) evaluated the readiness of Indonesian 15-year-olds for real-world career settings, placing Indonesia 50th out of 57 countries in science, reading, and math. To address these challenges, Indonesia has partnered with UNESCO and the United Nations Global Compact Network (IGCN) to further advance its education system. These collaborations reflect Indonesia's commitment to improvement and demonstrate its dedication to providing quality education for all citizens. As students transition into the workforce, the government remains committed to fostering a highly skilled and educated workforce. For example, Indonesia supports young entrepreneurs by providing access to funding, mentorship programs, job placement services, and lifelong learning opportunities all aimed at empowering the people of Indonesia. Through these initiatives, the Republic of Indonesia guarantees its citizens access to quality education and greater career opportunities. In partnership with the United Nations, Indonesia strives to secure a brighter future for all its citizens.

Committee:	GA Plenary
Topic:	The human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment
Paper text:
As the world's largest archipelagic state, the Republic of Indonesia is extremely cognizant of its vulnerability to climate change. Rising sea levels, droughts, deforestation, and pollution threaten the lives, health, and future of the Indonesian people as well as all populations around the globe represented here today. In recent years, Indonesia has taken significant steps to address these challenges, including a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030 as outlined in our Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. Indonesia is also committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2060 or sooner, as stated in our Long-Term Strategy on Low Carbon and Climate Resilience. We have implemented initiatives to promote sustainable land management and reforestation efforts and recognize the critical role of forests in mitigating climate change and preserving biodiversity. However, more must be done on the global stage. Indonesia calls for enhanced international cooperation to establish a robust framework that holds transnational corporations accountable for environmental harm and ensures that they adhere to sustainable practices. Additionally, we advocate for greater support to be given to developing nations to improve their access to the green technologies and resources needed to develop sustainably.

Committee:	GA Plenary
Topic:	Safety and security of humanitarian personnel and protection of United Nations personnel
Paper text:
Attacks on UN personnel have become a growing concern of nations worldwide. There has been a need to improve the qualifications and jobs that qualify someone as a peacekeeper. Indonesia is currently one of the most prominent contributing countries with peacekeepers. We have taken a generational step toward allowing women to become peacekeepers and reduced barriers for low-income individuals as well. We will add more to the overall curriculum of becoming a peacekeeper, which will partly be offered online to increase accessibility. The government has taken a role in enforcing that those who misuse power as peacekeepers receive the proper repercussions, making the country as a whole value the importance of keeping them and others safe. Indonesia aims to create and pilot a hybrid training certification program to build mental health professionals' capacity to deliver high-quality critical incident stress management services to UN personnel and dependents. To achieve our goals, we plan to re-evaluate the current program and the programs that lead to peacekeeping. We believe this will help ensure a safer community and better communication in the future deals Indonesia offers with other nations. Indonesia supports the creation of a technical advisory group consisting of experts on critical incident stress management and crisis management from within the UN system and from leading academic institutions. We call on the host governments to implement stricter and additional peacekeepers so personnel from every nation can feel and be safe.

Committee:	CCPCJ
Topic:	Equal access to justice for all
Paper text:
The Republic of Indonesia has made great strides in the past century in terms of equal access to justice for all. However, there are still issues that need to be addressed in order to allow for more advanced general safety and security of all citizens. There are a plethora of issues needing to be addressed that have been systematically engraved in the way the republic goes about relations. Particular groups are more likely to fall victim to problems such as people in poverty, women, or children. The main epidemics to be considered are unlawful killings disproportionately affecting women, life threatening prison conditions, and restricting freedom of speech and expression. The lack of equal access to justice for all in the Republic of Indonesia is detrimental to the citizens and the progression of the country as a whole. We must make necessary changes in law and attitude to protect the rights of our citizens. We are passionate about combating these shortcomings and have specific ways of doing so in different aspects of the dilemma. The Love Justice International cooperation (LJI) has been making waves in assuring children and women are further protected from trafficking and domestic violence. Along with that there are organizations dedicated to the access of justice for the imprisoned and those in poverty such as cash transfer programs brought on by orgs such as Mitra Samya or the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (ILAF) regarding rights for the imprisoned. We are very concerned about the rate of false imprisonment and the treatment of the incarcerated as well as delivering justice and resources to women and children in poverty especially. Marginalized groups do not have equal access to justice and with international organizations and we must continue to mobilize opportunities to fight for national equal justice. Indonesia has a lot of work to be done in the equal access to justice front and has different possibilities in improving the conditions of citizens as a whole. We want to continue fighting for systemic laws to create protection and justice for marginalized groups. Also, to combat the normalization of the inhumane treatment prisoners are experiencing by altering the conditions brought on by political and economic pressure. We call for international social pressure as well to improve these conditions and require us to hold accountability for unreasonable lack of access to justice.

Committee:	CCPCJ
Topic:	International cooperation in combating transnational organized crime and corruption
Paper text:
The Republic of Indonesia recognizes the struggles that South East Asia faces in combating transnational organized crime and corruption in the region. Issues such as human trafficking, smuggling of migrants, wildlife and forest crime, and money laundering are prominent in the region, something that the Republic of Indonesia recognizes and has worked to address throughout the years. Corruption has drastically affected countries in this region, but our drive to push corruption from our lands supersedes corruption efforts. We have moved to enact laws, alleviating these problems through policy. To aid in combating transnational organized crime and corruption, we have gained membership in groups such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Through our membership, we have worked to crack down on crime and strengthen laws that support our initiatives. We've worked to stop human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants through investigation and policy, such as the 2014 Child Protection Law and the 2017 Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers Law. Additionally, in our initiatives to remove corruption from our state, we signed the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in 2007. We push for the development of transparent and accountable institutions by strengthening our measures and policies. We've worked to do this through our proposed Asset Recovery Bill. The implementation of policies that fight against corruption is one of our top priorities as a state. The Republic of Indonesia calls for reform across South East Asia and for the implementation of policies that will discourage and prevent transnational organized crime and corruption. We call for the use of international law to deter criminals from continuing to commit these ghastly crimes. Implementing policies that push for harsher punishments for criminals, tightening border security, and additional investigations to address the concerns of those in Southeast Asia.

Committee:	WHA
Topic:	Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health
Paper text:
The Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health is the idea that every newborn, mother, and child shouldn't just be able to survive, but thrive. This topic goes over maternal health, child and adolescent health, and social and cultural factors like inequality and harmful traditions for females and adolescents. Some examples of this include the high annual death toll for maternal, adolescent, and infant death rate, totaling around 12.7 million according to UNICEF, most of which were preventable. The delegation of Indonesia is interested in this topic because there is a significant health inequality within the country despite the progress that has been made. Indonesia recognizes the significance of this global strategy and has been implementing its own methods to try and use this strategy to help its people. Indonesia encourages member states to aim for improving laws that protect reproductive health. This action would allow for coverage in harder to reach areas and improve the care provided. An example of this in action can be seen by the 8,000 women that have already used these services in 2016. Indonesia also believes member states should also focus on improving child education opportunities. An example of an action like this is the Early Childhood Education and Development Project started in Indonesia by 2007. This project opens up more education opportunities for adolescents and children, with the aim to provide for 738,000 children aged 0 to 6 living in impoverished communities. Indonesia suggests the UN should take certain actions in order to improve Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health. One of which is to create organizations like Nutrition International. An organization like this would help improve adolescent health by improving their nutrition, which in turn would help adolescents remain healthy. Indonesia also suggests the UN should have a project to help provide health services to those who cannot reach it. An example of this is Project Hope, which is aimed at providing health care services to help prevent maternal deaths.

Committee:	WHA
Topic:	Public health dimension of the world drug problem
Paper text:
Indonesia recognizes the UN for its ongoing work on the Public Health Dimension of the World Drug Problem. The UN aims to help lower drug related disorders and treat those with said drug disorders. Indonesia has been facing its own issues with the world drug problem, such as the amount of methamphetamines has led to an HIV epidemic within our borders. Indonesia stands by its goal of solving the world drug problem and trying to crack down on its distribution. Indonesia suggests that member states should improve their efforts to crack down on transnational organized crime (TOC) and illicit trafficking. Indonesia is seeking to improve its management of TOC and illicit trafficking by having its agencies on the lookout. However, these agencies lack the necessary skill in order to assert control over TOC. Indonesia also is dealing with the other issue that is caused by TOC and illicit trafficking, which is the growing drug abuse problem. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), there are an estimated 105,784 (range 73,663-201,131) injecting drug users in Indonesia. Indonesia recommends the next actions the UN should take to solve the public health dimension of the world drug problem is to crack down on TOC and illicit trafficking by controlling the precursor chemicals. If the precursor chemicals of many different illicit drugs are controlled, then in turn it will lower the amount of drug abuse. Another solution to the Public Health Dimension of the World Drug Problem is to extend the UNODC's ability to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3. This goal calls for strengthening prevention and treatment of substance use.

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