Harian Kompas: MANTRA of Hope

Dentsu Indonesia and Harian Kompas are revolutionizing the way that sexual assault is fought in Indonesia with MANTRA of Hope, an award-winning initiative gives sexual assault survivors a voice and a legally reliable method of self- protection. Tapping on extensive research into Harian Kompas’ journalistic archives and in- depth research alongside criminal lawyers, dentsu Indonesia was able to identify that 9 out of 10 sexual assault cases in Indonesia remain unresolved due to insufficient evidence proving non-consent1. This in turn discourages many victims from reporting their cases, leaving them to face societal victim-blaming. Collaborating with creative audio technologists, MANTRA of Hope was developed as an AI technology to help sexual assault survivors automatically collect legally admissable evidence to prove non-consent in court. Audio recording is discreetly and securely captured in the phone’s backend system upon the activation of a personalized mantra—a predefined phrase chosen by the victim. This recording, along with unedited metadata (date, time, and location), strengthens the credibility of victims’ testimonies in court. To drive awareness and adoption, the campaign utilized podcasts, digital news platforms, and social media, rallying legal experts, activists, and survivors to advocate for the app’s implementation. MANTRA of Hope has empowered thousands by educating them about their rights and providing a tool to seek justice.