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Join the Global Flag Raising for West Papua on 1st December!
November 16, 2020
On the 59th anniversary of the first raising of West Papua’s symbol of independence, the Morning Star Flag, we invite you to take part in this year’s Global Flag Raising action to show your solidarity for West Papua’s freedom and right to self-determination. To help show the growing worldwide support for West Papua, each year we ask supporters […]
Pacific Champions call on leaders to support West Papua
September 5, 2018
Papua New Guinean heavyweight champions and founders of the Wan Papua Warriors rugby team Tala and Tomasi Kami have released video statements calling for Pacific leaders to keep the issue of West Papua at the forefront of discussions during the Pacific Islands Forum being held on Nauru this week. As…
Join the Global Flag Raising for West Papua. 1st December!
November 10, 2017
Calling on ALL supporters to join the Global Flag Raising for West Papua! We are inviting you to join us to take part in what we hope to be the biggest Global day of action for West Papua so far!
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu rugby league teams show support for West Papua’s freedom!
November 3, 2017
The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu national rugby league teams have come out in strong support and solidarity with West Papua’s freedom, together raising the West Papuan national flag at an international test match in Honiara.
New Zealand film raises awareness for West Papua
February 19, 2016
Set in a Rugby league clubroom, Run It Straight is an Aotearoa New Zealand film that tells the story of a community who open their hearts to the people of West Papua and the struggle for freedom. If you do one thing today, please watch and share this inspirational film.
West Papua Warriors Rugby League team raise awareness for West Papua and win first international match
February 8, 2016
The new Rugby League Team, the West Papua Warriors has played and won their first international match against the Philippines National team, the Tamaraws! The West Papua Warriors was set…
New “Freedom Fighters” Documentary to follow athletes supporting West Papua
September 29, 2015
We are very much looking forward to the new documentary “Freedom Fighters”, following the new PNG Rugby League Team, the West Papua Warriors as well as World Champion…