LBH Jakarta

About LBH Jakarta

LBH Jakarta, established in 1970, is Indonesia’s oldest legal aid organization. Founded by Prof. Adnan Buyung Nasution, it is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to providing pro bono legal services to marginalized communities and advocating for human rights. The organization has a rich history of defending civil liberties, particularly during the Suharto era, and has played a significant role in Indonesia’s democratic transition.