At a Bali seminar, discussions highlighted tourism’s role in economic development and its potential to cause human rights violations.
The pursuit of expanding tourism destinations has long been a double-edged sword, offering economic growth on one side and posing potential human rights violations on the other. This delicate balance was the focus of a recent seminar held in Denpasar, Bali, where Komnas HAM Commissioner Prabianto Mukti Wibowo raised concerns about the intersection of tourism and human rights.
The development of new tourist attractions, while beneficial for economic progress, often brings to light underlying issues related to agrarian and land conflicts. As the tourism sector burgeons, so does the potential for disputes over land ownership, environmental degradation, and the marginalization of local communities.
Yet, it’s important to recognize tourism’s potential as a powerful catalyst for…
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