Signing of MoA Between the Faculty of Law UIR and OBH PAHAM Riau Strengthens Collaboration in Advocacy and Education

The Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau (UIR) has officially established a strategic partnership with the Legal Aid Organization (OBH) PAHAM Riau — Center for Legal Advocacy and Human Rights in Riau through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) held on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, at the Faculty of Law UIR.

This event marks a concrete step toward strengthening the implementation of the university’s tridharma—education, research, and community service—by focusing on enhancing legal advocacy capacity, legal clinic training for students, and collaboration in community-based legal aid programs across Riau.

Event Details

  • Date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025

  • Venue: Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau

  • Partner: OBH PAHAM Riau — Center for Legal Advocacy and Human Rights

Attending Officials

The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both parties, including:

  • Endri Yanto, S.H. — Director of OBH PAHAM Riau

From the Faculty of Law, Universitas Islam Riau:

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosyidi Hamzah, S.H., M.H. — Dean

  • Dr. Selvi Harvia Santri, S.H., M.H. — Vice Dean I (Academic, Research, and Innovation)

  • Dr. H. Zulfikri Toguan, S.H., M.H. — Vice Dean II (Administration and Resources)

  • Esy Kurniasih, S.H., M.H. — Head of the Law Study Program

  • Moza Dela Fudika, S.H., M.H. — Secretary of the Law Study Program

Objectives and Benefits of the Collaboration

This partnership is designed to:

  • Provide a platform for student advocacy practice and legal clinics, enabling them to apply their knowledge directly within the community.

  • Develop joint training programs for academic staff and field partners to improve advocacy skills and human rights case handling.

  • Initiate collaborative research and community service activities aligned with legal and human rights issues in Riau.

  • Expand access to sustainable legal aid for vulnerable groups in the region.

Expectations from the Collaboration

The Faculty of Law UIR hopes that this synergy with OBH PAHAM Riau will:

  • Enhance the quality of clinical legal education for law students;

  • Strengthen the institution’s role in contributing to solutions for community legal issues;

  • Produce graduates who are professional, ethical, and equipped with strong advocacy skills.