Penyiksaan Tenaga Kerja Indonesia di Luar Negeri dalam Hak Asasi Manusia

Abstract

The primary objective of this study is to investigate and assess instances of torture inflicted upon migrant workers, examining how the Indonesian government provides legal safeguards for its citizens working overseas within the framework of both national and international laws. The research employs a normative juridical approach. Findings reveal that Indonesian workers frequently endure abusive treatment from their employers or superiors. Advancements in technology have facilitated the dissemination of such cases through social media, bringing them to the attention of the broader public. To address the protection of migrant workers, the UN General Assembly endorsed Resolution No. 45/158 in New York on December 18, 1990, leading to the establishment of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. The predicament of migrant workers abroad is a pressing concern for the Indonesian government, aligning with its commitment to safeguard the entire nation. The presence of an Indonesian legal framework and legal entities abroad plays a crucial role in supporting the protection of migrant workers. Indonesia is actively striving to implement these protective measures, focusing on both international and national legal provisions.