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.
