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All Party Parliamentary Group on West Papua holds meeting in the UK parliament
February 25, 2016
Yesterday, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on West Papua met to discuss the situation in West Papua and the ongoing struggle of the West Papuan people for self-determination. This is the second meeting of…
Free West Papua Campaign activities held in Newcastle
February 7, 2016
On 6th February, there were many Free West Papua Campaign events held in the city of Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Action Needed: Ask your UK MP to attend the February meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on West Papua
February 1, 2016
UK SUPPORTERS- URGENT CALL FOR ACTION We are asking all of our UK supporters to contact their local representatives to urge them to attend this months British All-Party Parliamentary Group on West Papua meeting. Your MP has a duty to represent your concerns within Parliament and this is your…
Benny Wenda addresses and thanks Oxford City Council for their support
December 8, 2015
Today, Benny Wenda addressed the entire Oxford City Council in the United Kingdom and thanked them for the tremendous support Oxford continues to show for West Papua’s freedom. He said, “We West Papuans feel that this Campaign is very safe in the hands of the people of Oxford. From this…
Join us to celebrate 10 years of the Free West Papua Campaign
November 19, 2015
The Free West Papua Campaign is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its official Oxford launch, and we would like you to join us!
Mourning ceremony and Free West Papua protest held in London
November 4, 2015
On 30th October we held a Mourning Service and Free West Papua protest in London outside the Headquarters of BP Tinto and Rio Tinto, both of which which have massive resource interests in West Papua. These multinational corporations are effectively funding Indonesia’s genocide and illegal occupation in West Papua
New All Party Parliamentarian Group (APPG) on West Papua launched in the British Parliament.
October 27, 2015
A new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on West Papua has been launched in the British Parliament. Politicians from the governing and opposition parties yesterday joined together to form the APPG inside the British Parliament. Following the official launch the 1st meeting was held…
Event: Lani Singers performance & West Papua Art Exhibition in Cambridge
October 16, 2015
We are very happy to announce that West Papuan band The Lani Singers will be performing at the Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in the UK, from 12:00 to 16:30 on Sunday 25th October. A West Papua Art Exhibition is also open on the same day.
Action needed: Ask your UK MP to join the All Party Parliamentary Group on West Papua
October 16, 2015
A new All Party Parliamentary Group for West Papua is being set up this month and we are calling on all UK friends and supporters to please write to their MP and ask them to join this important group.