About Us
About HRWG
HRWG is a network of more than 35 non-governmental organizations working on promoting human rights in Indonesia. It was established in 2000 by NGOs sharing similar interests and seeking a platform to coordinate and lead international advocacy efforts. HRWG’s main objective is to promote government accountability on constitutional obligations and international standards to respect, promote, protect, and fulfill human rights at home by maximizing available human rights mechanisms at different levels.
HRWG has drawn upon its role as a regional actor to further the mission of increasing the effectiveness of human rights advocacy work at the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with the following objectives:
a. impact-oriented to ensure that international advocacy has an
impact at the domestic level by working in coordination with
human rights defenders and relevant stakeholders, both at the
national and international levels;
b. cultivating networks and coalitions in bringing and supporting national issues to the national and international arenas;
c. capacity building to create a pool of experts, trainers, and human rights defenders from civil society to carry out the work on human rights advocacy;
d. monitoring and knowledge building by monitoring Southeast Asian countries’ foreign policy on human rights.
Focus
Building on its expertise in business and human rights, environmental justice, and regional advocacy, HRWG is uniquely positioned to connect grassroots communities with national policymaking, ASEAN processes, and international human rights mechanisms, ensuring that the energy transition is not only low-carbon but also democratic, inclusive, and rights-based.
Secretariat
Daniel Awigra
Executive Director of HRWG
Based in Indonesia, Daniel Awigra is a human rights activist and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Human Rights Working Group (HRWG), Indonesia’s leading NGO coalition for international human rights advocacy. Through his leadership, he oversees the work of the BEBESEA Secretariat while advancing regional and global advocacy on migrant workers’ rights, democracy, and human rights protection. He has extensive experience facilitating multi-stakeholder policy dialogues across ASEAN and beyond. Since 2025, he has been serving as a member of the Executive Committee of FORUM-ASIA, — a leading regional human rights network comprising more than 90 member organizations across Asia that works to protect human rights defenders and defend democracy. He also co-founded the Journalist Association for Diversity (SEJUK) in 2008 to promote human rights and inclusive journalism in Indonesia.
Asep Syamsuri
Finance Manager
Asep Syamsuri, also known as Asep, is the Finance Manager at Human Rights Working Group (HRWG). He oversees the organization’s financial management, including institutional fund administration, program financial monitoring, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. His role supports the organization’s financial accountability and the effective implementation of its programs.
Ardhi Rosyadi
Program Manager, Person in Charge of Champaign Division
Ardhi Rosyadi, also known as Ardhi is a former journalist with more than 10 years of experience covering political and social issues. He also worked as an investigative journalist for five years, focusing on in-depth reporting and public interest issues. Currently, he works as a campaigner at HRWG.
Ariela Naomi Syifa
Program Officer, Person in Charge of Research Division
Ariela N. Syifa, also known as Ifa, is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. She graduated in International Relations with a thesis focusing on migrant workers’ rights during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to pursue her interests in international human rights mechanisms and cross-border advocacy. Since late 2021, she has been working with Human Rights Working Group (HRWG) has been involved with BEBESEA since 2022. Her work includes contributing to research projects, toolkits, and reports on issues such as migrant’s’ rights, modern slavery, and statelessness. Currently serving as a Network Officer at BEBESEA, Ifa supports network engagement through newsletters, coordination of events and meetings, and multi-stakeholder communication. Alongside this role, she continues her human rights advocacy work in Indonesia as a Program Officer at Human Rights Working Group (HRWG).
Annisa Arifa
Program Officer
Annisa Arifa, also known as Ari, is a Program Officer at Human Rights Working Group (HRWG). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta. Since joining HRWG in 2024, she has been supporting the Freedom of Expression and Press Program. In addition, Ari also supports network coordination and communication with HRWG’s member organizations and partners.
Our Board
Armayanti Sanusi (Solidaritas Perempuan)
Chair of BOD HRWG
Armayanti Sanusi is the Chairperson of the National Executive Board of Solidaritas Perempuan. She is a feminist and women’s rights activist who leads the organization’s efforts to advance gender equality, women’s human rights, environmental justice, and the empowerment of grassroots women across Indonesia.
Teo Reffelsen
Secretary of BOD HRWG
Teo Reffelsen is the Legal and Advocacy Manager at WALHI He leads the organization’s legal advocacy and defense efforts, focusing on environmental justice, natural resource governance, the protection of environmental human rights defenders, and the rights of communities affected by extractive industries and environmental degradation.
M. Fadhil Alfathan
Treasurer of BOD HRWG
Muhammad Fadhil Alfathan is the Director of LBH Jakarta (Jakarta Legal Aid Institute). He leads the organization’s strategic direction in providing legal aid, advancing strategic litigation, and advocating for the protection of civil liberties, access to justice, and the rights of marginalized communities in Indonesia.
Alexandro Farini Rangga
Member of BOD HRWG
Alexandro Farini Rangga is a human rights activist and Director of OFM JPIC Papua (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation). He works to promote peace, environmental, and the protection of the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in Papua.
Surya Tjandra
Member of BOD HRWG
Surya Tjandra is a Lecturer in Law at Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia and Chair of the Trade Union Rights Centre (TURC). His expertise includes labor law, workers’ rights, industrial relations, and social policy, with a strong focus on promoting decent work and social justice.
Halili Hasan
Member of BOD
Halili Hasan is the Executive Director of the SETARA Institute, a leading Indonesian think tank dedicated to democracy, human rights, and peace. He is a prominent researcher and human rights expert specializing in democracy, freedom of religion or belief, pluralism, tolerance, and inclusive public policy. Through his research, advocacy, and policy engagement, he has contributed extensively to strengthening democratic governance, promoting civic freedoms, and advancing the protection of human rights in Indonesia.
Sri Palupi
Member of BOD
Sri Palupi is the Senior Researcher of ECOSOC Rights. She has extensive experience in promoting economic, social, and cultural rights, sustainable development, and rights-based public policy through research, advocacy, and international engagement.
Nono Sugiono
Member of BOD
Nono is an activist at Arus Pelangi, one of Indonesia’s leading LGBTQ+ rights organizations. He advocates for equality, non-discrimination, and the protection of the rights of LGBTQ+ communities through policy advocacy, public education, and community empowerment.