Kontras

KontraS, officially the Komisi untuk Orang Hilang dan Korban Tindak Kekerasan, is an Indonesian non-governmental organization dedicated to monitoring and addressing human rights violations. It was established in 1998 during the Reformasi period by activists, lawyers, and survivor networks to document abuses, advocate for accountability, and support victims and their families.

The organization focuses on disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture, arbitrary detention, and other human rights abuses. Its work includes systematic documentation of cases, producing public reports, legal advocacy, and engagement with national institutions and international human rights bodies. It seeks reforms in law and governance to strengthen accountability, transparency, and the protection of civil and political rights.

Key activities include field monitoring, research, legal aid for victims seeking justice, strategic advocacy aimed at the police, military, and judiciary, and participation in coalitions with other civil society groups. KontraS also contributes to international human rights discourse through reporting to regional mechanisms and networks.

Headquartered in Jakarta, KontraS operates with staff and volunteers across Indonesia and is funded by grants from international donors, foundations, and member contributions. It maintains independence from the government and pursues accountability through public advocacy, litigation support, and educational programs.