The victim has the right to protection, a sense of safety, and a conducive learning environment. This aligns with Article 28B(2) of the 1945 Constitution, which ensures child protection, and Article 28C(1), which guarantees every citizen the right to develop themselves through education.
b. Obligations of the State and Institutions:
The state through schools and law enforcement is obligated to protect children and prevent violence, not merely react after it goes viral. As an educational institution operating under state authority, the school has a duty to establish a robust protection system for students.
c. Obligations of Citizens (The Perpetrators):
The perpetrators are obligated to respect the rights of others and uphold the values of humanity and justice. Their actions clearly violated their responsibilities as both citizens and students.
d. Challenges to the Harmony of Rights and Obligations:
This case highlights a significant imbalance between the rights guaranteed and the obligations fulfilled by individuals (the perpetrators), institutions (the school), and the state (law enforcement). When obligations are not properly carried out, citizens' rights especially those of children remain vulnerable.
references
Kristianto, K. A. (2021, August 4). Hak-hak warga negara. Suara Mahasiswa BINUS University. https://binus.ac.id/character-building/2021/08/hak-hak-warga-negara/
Yolanda, L. (2023, July 21). Memaknai Hari Anak Nasional. Komnas HAM.
https://www.komnasham.go.id/index.php/news/2023/7/21/2391/memaknai-hari-anak-nasional.html
