Usman Hamid
About Usman Hamid
Usman Hamid is the Co-founder of Change.org Indonesia, where he has worked since 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Trisakti University and a Ph.D. from The Australian National University, and has a background in human rights advocacy and transitional justice.
Co Founder at Change.org Indonesia
Usman Hamid serves as the Co-founder of Change.org Indonesia, a role he has held since 2012. Based in Jakarta, he has contributed to the platform's mission of empowering individuals to create change through online petitions. His leadership in this organization has been pivotal in promoting civic engagement and addressing social issues within Indonesia.
Education and Expertise
Usman Hamid holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Trisakti University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from The Australian National University between 2014 and 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in human rights and transitional justice.
Background in Human Rights Advocacy
Hamid has a significant background in human rights advocacy. He served as the coordinator of KontraS, the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence, following the 1998 student protests. Additionally, he was a member of the Presidential Fact-Finding Team that investigated the 2004 murder of human rights defender Munir Said Thalib.
Professional Experience
Prior to his role at Change.org, Usman Hamid worked as an expert adviser to the International Center for Transitional Justice in Jakarta from 2010 to 2012. He co-founded the Public Virtue Institute in 2012, focusing on promoting ethical governance. He also held a fellowship at Nottingham University in 2009 and was appointed to the Presidential Working Unit for the Supervision and Management of Development to review Indonesia’s Human Rights Nation Plan of Action for 2011–2014.
Academic and Cultural Engagement
In addition to his professional and educational pursuits, Usman Hamid was a visiting scholar at the University of Columbia in 2003. He also has a passion for music, having played guitar in a band that won a prize at a national festival, showcasing his engagement in cultural activities.