H. S. Dillon facts for kids
Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon (born April 23, 1945 – died September 16, 2019) was an important person in Indonesia. He was an Indonesian Sikh who worked in many different roles in the government and for human rights. He was known for speaking out against corruption, which is when people in power use their position unfairly for personal gain.
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H.S. Dillon
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Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon
April 23, 1945 Medan, Indonesia
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| Died | September 16, 2019 (aged 74) Kuta, Indonesia
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| Alma mater | Universitas Sumatera Utara Cornell University |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Drupadi Kaur Harnopidjati Dhillon, Ph.D |
| Children | Ir. Haryasetyaka Singh Dillon, MA. PhD Ir. Mahawira Singh Dillon, MA Mahareksha Singh Dillon, SH.LLM |
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Who Was H.S. Dillon?
H.S. Dillon was a well-known figure in Indonesian public life. He held various important jobs. For example, he worked as an assistant to the Minister of Agriculture. He also served as a Commissioner for the National Commission on Human Rights. This commission works to protect people's basic rights in Indonesia.
Early Life and Education
Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon was born in Medan, Indonesia, on April 23, 1945. He was very dedicated to his studies. He went to Cornell University in the United States. There, he earned his PhD, which is a very high university degree. His main area of study was agricultural economics. This field looks at how farming and food production connect with money and business.
He also studied other interesting subjects. These included international trade, which is about how countries buy and sell goods from each other. He also learned about international development, which focuses on helping countries grow and improve.
Working for Human Rights
H.S. Dillon was a strong supporter of human rights. He believed that everyone should be treated fairly and with respect. He was the founder of an organization called The Foundation for International Human Rights Reporting Standards (FIHRRST).
What is FIHRRST?
FIHRRST is an international group that works to make sure human rights are respected and protected. It creates and promotes standards. These standards help show if people and organizations are following human rights principles. Dillon started this group with other human rights advocates. They all wanted to make a difference in the world.
Fighting Corruption
One of H.S. Dillon's most important roles was speaking out against corruption. He believed that corruption harmed Indonesia and its people. He worked hard to bring attention to these issues. He wanted to see a more honest and fair government.
