Guest Lecture by Dr. I Made Budi Arsika, SH, LL.M. (Faculty of Law, Udayana University, Bali, INDONESIA)

The Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Gdańsk, is pleased to invite you to a Guest Lecture by Dr. I Made Budi Arsika, SH, LL.M.  from Faculty of Law, Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia.

📖 Lecture Topic: “Legal and Cultural Dynamics of Human Rights in Southeast Asia”

📅 Date: Tuesday, November, 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:15 – 14:00 CET
💻 Format: Online

This lecture examines how diverse cultures and legal frameworks shape human rights in Southeast Asia. It discusses the tension between universal human rights standards and regional values such as the 'Asian Way' and the Non-Interference Principle. Case studies from ASEAN nations illustrate how governments balance international obligations with traditional norms within a culturally diverse context. The session will provide a comprehensive understanding of how Southeast Asian countries uphold human dignity, establish human rights norms, and develop monitoring bodies and mechanisms.
 
Join us to gain valuable insights into the Legal and Cultural Dynamics of Human Rights in Southeast Asia, presented by an experienced academic with a global perspective.
 
How to Participate:
If you wish to attend, please contact us at siapl@ug.edu.pl to receive the event link.
 
We warmly welcome all members and friends of our Faculty community to this engaging and thought-provoking session!

I Made Budi Arsika is a lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Udayana University (FL Unud), Bali, Indonesia. He obtained a Bachelor of Law from Brawijaya University, a Master’s degree in Globalization and Law from Maastricht University, and a Doctor of Law from FL Unud. His teaching focuses on public international law, and his research addresses human rights issues and the legal aspects of tourism. From 2013 to 2019, he held positions at the Center for International Programs, Udayana University, serving as Head of the Quality Assurance Division and Secretary. He also served as Head and Secretary of the Publication and Documentation Unit at FH Unud from 2014 to 2018. Between 2023 and 2025, he contributed to non-litigation matters as a member of the Legal Drafting Division at the Legal Affairs Office of Udayana University. He is currently the Head of the International Law Department/Laboratory at the FL Unud and Editor-in-Chief of the Udayana Journal of Law and Culture (UJLC).