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Women’s Land Rights in Indonesia: A Human Rights Perspective on Agrarian Reform Aprila Niravita; Souad Ezzerouali; Suhadi Suhadi; Amiludin Amiludin
Contemporary Issues on Indonesian Human Rights Law and Policy Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January, 2025
Publisher : COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.65815/32gshe70

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This paper critically examines women’s land rights in Indonesia, focusing on how agrarian reform policies intersect with gender equality and human rights. Despite significant legal advancements in gender equity, women in rural and agrarian communities face persistent challenges in securing land ownership and control. Drawing on case studies from various provinces, the study explores the impact of Indonesia’s agrarian reform programs on women’s access to land and their ability to participate in decision-making processes related to land use. It analyzes the legal framework governing land rights, particularly the 1960 Basic Agrarian Law, and assesses its effectiveness in ensuring gender-inclusive land distribution. The paper also examines how social norms, patriarchy, and cultural practices impede women’s rights to own and control land. Using a human rights perspective, it emphasizes the need for reforms that address these structural barriers and promote gender justice in land governance. The research advocates for the integration of a gender-sensitive approach into Indonesia’s agrarian policies, highlighting the importance of land rights as a fundamental aspect of women’s economic empowerment and social justice. The paper concludes by proposing policy recommendations aimed at securing women’s land rights and ensuring their full participation in the nation’s agrarian reform agenda.
Agrarian Conflict and the Right to Food in Indonesia: Human Rights Implications of Large-Scale Agricultural Land Conversion Aprila Niravita
Contemporary Issues on Indonesian Human Rights Law and Policy Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): July, 2026
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Large-scale land conversion for plantations, infrastructure, industrial development, and other commercial purposes may affect rural communities whose livelihoods depend on agricultural land. Beyond property disputes, such conflicts may have consequences for food security, livelihood protection, and the right to an adequate standard of living. This article examines the relationship between agrarian conflict and the right to food in Indonesia. Using normative juridical and policy analysis, the study evaluates agrarian regulation, land acquisition, food security policy, and human rights principles. The article argues that land governance should consider the broader livelihood and food-security consequences of land conversion rather than treating disputes exclusively as questions of formal ownership or compensation. The study proposes a rights-based land governance framework incorporating meaningful consultation, livelihood impact assessments, food-security considerations, fair compensation, and accessible remedies. Particular attention is given to rural communities whose dependence on agricultural land may not be adequately reflected in formal land documentation. The article concludes that protecting the right to food requires stronger integration between agrarian policy, development planning, and human rights protection.