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dewi hairani (Independent)

• Since 2007 to 2016 : Dewi Hairani started working at a Women's Institution in North Sumatra province. Dewi is a counselor for victims of gender-based violence, organizing women activists, marginalized communities (farmers), village women, young people, young feminists, traditional groups and LGBTQ groups and involving various stakeholders from the government and legislature to involved in various advocacy and campaign activities in Sumatra province related to fulfilling the rights of women and children including fulfilling the rights of victims of gender-based violence and increasing capacity for sexual and reproductive rights, economic independence through agriculture in harmony with nature. On a regular basis, Dewi Hairani continues to increase youth capacity through counseling in various schools in 6 city districts in North Sumatra Province. • Dewi Hairani is also a paralegal and often accompanies victims of child abuse or cases of domestic violence and even accompanies victims of human trafficking. • 2016 to 2026 working at the Srikandi Lestari Foundation, as a program manager for the Climate Justice and women's rights advocacy program, • Dewi also a Trainer for women's community groups to reject the operation of a coal-fired power plant in Pangkalan Susu, Langkat district which has a negative impact on the environment, health, poverty and loss of fishermen's livelihoods on the east coast of Langkat. • Facilitator in the modern slavery that occur due to environmental damage and climate change. • Designed various campaigns and peaceful actions to reject the use of Solar Panels and encourage just and sustainable energy use which was implemented in North Sumatra Province. • In 2025, Dewi hairani mendirikan Yayasan Perempuan Setara Indonesia, dan melakukan penelitian Dampak Kerusakan Lingkungan terhadap perkawinan anak di Provinsi Sumatera Utara. 2025 • Publication of the Pocket Book on Prevention of Gender-Based Violence in Disaster Areas:https://indonesiaclimateaction.com/buku-saku-perlindungan-perempuan-dan-anak-dari-kekerasan-berbasis-gender-di-lokasi-bencana/ • Publication of Gender-Based Violence Brochure: https://indonesiaclimateaction.com/brosur-kekerasan-berbasis-gender-dalam-situasi-bencana/ • Publication of a pocket book for children: the impact of coal-fired power plants on children's health: https://indonesiaclimateaction.com/category/publication/childrens-books/ Vision : To achieve a society rooted in ecological justice, climate justice, and equal rights—where vulnerable communities, women, children, and marginalized groups in Sumatra live free from gender-based violence, environmental exploitation, and human rights violations, supported by sustainable, harmony-with-nature economies and clean energy systems, ending trafficking. Mission : Advance Climate & Ecological Justice: Advocate for a just energy transition away from harmful fossil fuels (such as coal-fired power plants) toward sustainable and renewable energy. Protect Women, Children, & Vulnerable Groups: Strengthen capacity and defense mechanisms against gender-based violence, domestic abuse, human trafficking, and early child marriage driven by environmental degradation and poverty. Empower & Organize Communities: Train, organize, and support local communities, farmers, village women, youth, traditional groups, and LGBTQ groups to build economic independence through sustainable agriculture and rights awareness. Conduct Research & Legal Advocacy: Document human rights abuses, investigate environmental impacts (such as illegal logging and industrial pollution), publish educational resources, and push for legal and international accountability.

Headquarter Country

Indonesia

Geographies served

Indonesia

Issue areas addressed

Climate

Livelihoods

Communities served

Environment, Farmers, pastoralists and fishers, Women

Happy to support with

Funding Support
Knowledge & Resources

Looking for

Mentoring and Other Soft Skills

No information available.

SDGS FOCUS

SDG 15 - Life on Land

SDG 5 - Gender Equality

SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Collaborators

Dewi Hairani

dewi hairani (Independent)

 Indonesia

 Medan

Dewi brings frontline insights into how environmental degradation, coal reliance, and climate change directly impact vulnerable populations—particularly women and children—in coastal and rural Indonesia, Dewi also can share practical on integrating gender-based protection, sexual and reproductive rights, and economic self-reliance through sustainable, nature-harmonious agriculture. Dewi Can Expect to Receive : Global Network & Solidarity with connection with peer social entrepreneurs.