Tauvik Muhamad has more than twenty years of experience at ILO in Jakarta, Bangkok, and Dhaka. His works covers social protection, crisis response, industrial relations, blue economy, as well as business and human rights.
He has a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Indonesia, and a master’s in public administration from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.
He’s currently a pro-bono lecturer at the Paramadina Graduate School of Diplomacy.
You can reach him via e-mail on: contact@obfuscatetauvikmuhamad.com
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Gig workers’ fight for rights gains momentum from Geneva to Jakarta
The government should know that gig workers want rights equal to most employees and anything less than comprehensive employers-sponsored schemes is jut not enough.
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Making human rights due diligence work for social justice in Indonesia
To turn a paper tiger into a genuine catalyst for social justice, Indonesia must move beyond voluntary pledges and adopt a supported mandate that balances global trade demands with the practical needs of local businesses and workers.
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How to make EU-CEPA work for Indonesia
It is time to strengthen national mechanisms for accountability and transparency to monitor responsible business conduct under the IEU-CEPA.
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Toward equitable growth and responsible business conduct
Indonesia has no legally binding framework like the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) to ensure responsible business practices.
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Further steps are needed to ensure protection for domestic workers in coming bill
Domestic workers are even more vulnerable to abuse because they work in private homes. They are often subject to working long hours, discrimination, verbal and sexual harassment, with no work contract or attention to occupational safety or their health, in poor living conditions.
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May Day 4.0: Labor Day in the Digital Age
The World Bank officially upgraded the status of Indonesia from low to upper-middle income country. While the upgrade offers a positive impact by building trust and attracting better investments, improving the quality of Indonesia’s human resources through skills development is a critical requirement.
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Do Indonesian trade unions address the future of work?
Why were the labor unions left behind? Because they neither have significant membership nor unity in promoting its concerns and standpoints.
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Migrant fishers prone to modern slavery
Most of the migrants are made to endure excessive working hours, poor accommodation and limited access to clean water and healthy food. They also risk injury and accidents due to a lack of safety equipment in workplaces that do not meet international labor standards.