Collective Memory

What do you know about West Papua?

Probably very little – and that is no coincidence. West Papua was a Dutch colony until 1962, but today most Dutch people know almost nothing about this land and its history. How is it that knowledge about this history has almost completely disappeared from our collective memory?

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Stand with West Papua: Boycott for a future of freedom and justice

Boycott Indonesian Products Until West Papua Is Free

West Papua has been the victim of colonial oppression, militarisation, and economic exploitation by Indonesia for decades. While Dutch politicians look the other way, Papuans are being killed, imprisoned, and silenced. This is a call to you: stand up for justice and freedom!

More than ninety West Papuan tribes, political organisations, and religious and civil society groups have called for a boycott of products linked to the Indonesian occupation. This marks the first large-scale boycott campaign in the history of West Papua.

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West Papua: News and Updates from the Frontline

Latest news

Interim President statement on the death of Chief General Mathias Wenda

April 14, 2025

In humble surrender to the absolute authority of God, I present this statement to the commanders of Military and Police and Heads of States of Melanesian countries, the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG); to all Melanesian peoples across the archipelago;

Interim President: Indonesian military wreaking havoc in Intan Jaya

April 12, 2025

Interim-president: Indonesisch leger richt verwoesting aan in Intan Jaya Indonesië heeft de afgelopen weken verschillende dodelijke militaire operaties uitgevoerd in Intan Jaya. De eerste bombardementen vonden plaats in het dorp Eknemba op…

UK Government reaffirms support for UN visit to West Papua

April 8, 2025

The British government restated its commitment to a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights visit to West Papua on Tuesday 2nd April, after being questioned over its 2024 critical minerals agreement with Indonesia.

Golden Calf 2025: Nomination for Best Feature-Length Documentary

The Promise

The Promise by Daan Veldhuizen is an urgent documentary that weaves together past and present. It tells the powerful story of the ongoing oppression of the Papuans, connected to a largely forgotten chapter of Dutch history, and reveals how the legacy of colonialism continues to shape the present.

You can now watch The Promise on Pathé Thuis.

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War criminal

Call for international arrest warrant against Prabowo Subianto

ULMWP President Benny Wenda calls for the arrest of Indonesia’s new president, Prabowo Subianto, should he ever leave the country. Interpol must be alerted: Prabowo is a dangerous war criminal complicit in genocide in both East Timor and West Papua. He has never been brought to justice. Citizens who support West Papua should be prepared to carry out a citizen’s arrest if he visits their country. It is time to demand justice for the victims of his crimes.