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Category: Human Rights
Free West Papua support grows in Aotearoa New Zealand
September 25, 2016
This month there has been widespread support and solidarity for West Papua’s freedom from Aotearoa New Zealand. On 6th September 2016 a petition was tabled in New Zealand’s Parliament, calling it to urge the Government to address the ongoing human rights situation in West Papua. It also called on…
URGENT UK CALL FOR ACTION: INVITE YOUR MP TO THE APPG ON WEST PAPUA MEETING NEXT MONTH
September 16, 2016
We need British-based supporters of the campaign to ask their MPs to attend. Below is a template email you can send to your local MP with the details of the APPG and requesting their attendance. It is vital that we spread awareness of the reality of life in West Papua
Pacific Coalition on West Papua gains momentum
September 7, 2016
The Pacific Coalition on West Papua (PCWP) recently met in Honolulu, Hawaii and is fast gaining momentum with eight Pacific nations now backing West Papua! The initial members of the PCWP were Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Front de Liberation Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS) of Kanaky/New Caledonia and the United Liberation…
Rize of the Morning Star Presents ROCKIN FOR WEST PAPUA
August 26, 2016
The Free West Papua Campaign is happy to announce that the first GLOBAL PEACE CONCERT will be held for West Papua this October and we are inviting YOU to be a part of it. Join Rockin for West Papua NOW!!!
Pacific women call for investigation of women’s rights in West Papua
August 26, 2016
Information in this article was originally written by Radio New Zealand Radio New Zealand has reported that Pacific women are calling for an independent mission to investigate violence against women in occupied West Papua. West Papuan human rights activist Rode Wanimbo speaking to the Pacific Women’s Network Against Violence…
Rallies for West Papua held across the world on the Day of Broken Promise
August 23, 2016
15th August 2016 marked exactly 54 years to the day that West Papua was handed over to Indonesia without the consultation of a single West Papuan person. This so called “New York Agreement” is known to West Papuans as the “Day of Broken Promise” as it promised an Independence referendum…
Support for West Papua at the Pacific Islands Festival Europe 2016
August 18, 2016
On 30th July, the West Papua community of the UK joined the Pacific Islands Festival Europe 2016 together with Pacific Islands brothers and sisters who all joined to send a strong message of support for West Papua’s freedom. The festival brought Pacific Islanders together from Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia together
Indonesia’s democracy turns to violence in West Papua
July 18, 2016
Dear everyone, This week a historic meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group was held in Honiara, Solomon Islands and discussed the full MSG membership of the United Liberation Movement for West Papa (ULMWP). The final result was differed for technical reasons but we are full of hope and confidence at
ULMWP accepts MSG decision and calls for greater support of West Papua
July 17, 2016
This Press Release has been written by the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) after the leaders meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) in Honiara, Solomon Islands. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17th of July, 2016 Despite the decision by the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) to defer the United Liberation…
MSG, ULMWP and West Papua – What you need to know
July 12, 2016
Officials and representatives of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) have arrived in Honiara to attend the MSG leader’s summit on the 14th July to determine whether the current observer status of United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) will be elevated to full membership. Full membership status for the ULMWP…