Lost at Sea: ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s Dr. Nia Deliana Reveals the Silent Crisis of Sea Refugees
February 25, 2025Contributor: Supriyono | Editor: Dadi Darmadi | Photo: Achmad Jatnika
Dr. Nia Deliana, a prominent scholar and lecturer at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Faculty of Social Sciences, was featured as a speaker at the specialized seminar "Revisiting Peace and Human Rights in the East", held at Baqir al-Olum University, Qom, Iran, on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
The seminar, organized in collaboration with the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization and the Jahannama Student Scientific Association of English Translation, focused on the challenges of human rights in maritime regions and the role of literature in peacebuilding.
Dr. Deliana delivered a virtual lecture titled "How Do Human Rights Foundations Shape Geopolitical Peace in the Indian and Malay Peninsula?" In her presentation, she explored the historical development of human rights in the maritime regions of Southeast Asia, highlighting how geopolitical structures influence peace and stability in the region.
Referring to the increasing number of sea refugees and humanitarian crises in Southeast Asia, she discussed the role of structures and hierarchies of maritime human rights foundations in shaping geopolitical peace. “The increase in maritime refugees and human rights violations at sea is a pressing issue that demands a structured and cooperative response," Dr. Deliana stated.
She also examined the Malay maritime laws and the challenges arising from colonial maritime laws and elaborated its impact on human rights violations at sea. She emphasized the importance of non-hegemonic cooperation, mutual economic relations, and maintaining future peace as recommendation to address the pressing issue.
The seminar also featured a presentation by Dr. Fazeh Khatami Nia, Head of the Department of Language and Intercultural Studies at Baqir al-Olum University, who discussed the role of literature in reconstructing geopolitical peace and promoting Eastern human rights perspectives.
The event attracted academics, researchers, and students, facilitating a rich exchange of ideas on the intersection of peace, human rights, and regional stability. The discussions underscored the importance of integrating local perspectives into global human rights discourse, aligning with ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ’s mission to upheld truth and humanitarian values.
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