KETERLIBATAN WALHI SEBAGAI CIVIL SOCIETY DALAM MENGADVOKASI MASYARAKAT TERDAMPAK PEMBANGUNAN YOGYAKARTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT(YIA)

This study narrates related to the existence of a resistance movement carried out by the
community against the construction of a new airport in Kulon Progo. The contra community
grouped themselves and on their behalf as the Wahana Tri Tunggal (WTT) group. The purpose
of this research is to find out the extent of the success of non-government organization (NGO)
actors in advocating for communities affected by the construction of the Kulon Progo airport
and as an evaluation material for the government so that in making a policy they can pay
more attention to the interests of the lower class.This study uses descriptive qualitative
research methods. The source of data from this study comes from primary data and
secondary data where the primary data in this study is Himawan Kurniadi as the head of the
division of WALHI regional advocacy.The results of this study indicate that in carrying out its
advocacy, WALHI networked with other organizations that are members of a movement
called GESTOB where its membership consists of 80 alliances. In conducting advocacy, WALHI
is side by side with the most vulnerable group, namely the WTT. However, over time there
was a horizontal conflict that caused its membership to split. Defending the rights of the
community is limited. This is because in every lawsuit filed by WALHI and other NGOs, there is
no response from the relevant government. The current form of advocacy carried out by
WALHI is strengthening the economy by supporting the leasing of community land for
farming through funding donations.