Protection of Human Rights in Pancasila Democracy

Abstract

Pancasila serves as the foundation of the Indonesian state and the principal ideology guiding the formulation and implementation of government policies. This research aims to provide evaluative and informative material on Pancasila from a human rights perspective. The study falls within the juridical-normative category, involving the examination of theories, concepts, legal principles, and regulations pertinent to the research subject. Specifically, this research seeks to evaluate and elucidate the human rights dimensions embedded within Pancasila values. Pancasila underscores the protection of individual rights as articulated in the 1945 Constitution, which guarantees fundamental rights such as the right to life, the right to freedom of religion, and the right to education. This study examines the protection of human rights within the context of Pancasila democracy in Indonesia. Utilizing a literature review and an empirical data approach, the article delves into the philosophical and legal underpinnings of Pancasila democracy and its implications for human rights protection in Indonesia. As the state ideology, Pancasila democracy emphasizes the importance of participation, justice, and welfare for all citizens, including the safeguarding of human rights. In Pancasila democracy, the protection of human rights is a paramount responsibility of the Indonesian state. By strengthening law enforcement, ensuring the fair application of laws, and fostering active societal participation, Indonesia can guarantee and respect the rights of every citizen in alignment with the democratic principles of Pancasila.