Natalius Pigai
Natalius Pigai is an Indonesian politician serving as the Ministry of [Human Rights (Indonesia)|Minister of Human Rights] in President Prabowo Subianto's Red and White Cabinet since 2024. From 2012 to 2017, he was a member of the National Commission on Human Rights. His experience in the Transmigration Ministry started as a parking attendant and became an honorary officer in the ministry. He started his career after becoming a civil servant and held echelon positions and leadership of the National Human Rights Commission until he became Minister of Justice on 24 October 2024. During a meeting with the House of Representative in 15 September 2025, he claimed that he is a member of the Gerindra Party, albeit not as a card-carrying member.
Early life
Natalius Pigai was on 25 December 1975 in Enarotali, Paniai, Irian Jaya. He attended senior high school at SMA Negeri 1 Wamena and graduated in 1994.After completing his secondary education, he continued his studies at the, earning a Bachelor of Government Science degree in 1999.
Career
Natalius Pigai's career began with his involvement in various organizations during his college days in Yogyakarta. He was active in the student movement during the 1998 Reformation struggle.Pigai began his career in government as a Special Staff to the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration from 1999 to 2004. His experience in this ministry continued with his role as a Researcher for Internal and International Migration at the Department of Manpower and Transmigration from 2005 to 2012. He was elected as one of eleven members of the National Commission on Human Rights for the 2012–2017 period.
On October 21, 2024, Natalius Pigai was appointed Minister of Human Rights in the Red and White Cabinet.