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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 […]
GLOBAL FLAG RAISING DAY December 1st
November 29, 2018
On the 57th anniversary of the first raising of West Papua’s Morning Star Flag, we invite you to take part in this year’s Global Flag Raising Day this Saturday December 1st. Show your solidarity for West Papua’s freedom and right to self-determination. To show the growing worldwide support for West…
Benny Wenda interviewed about Interpol Red Notice and abuse of power
November 21, 2018
Chairperson of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, Benny Wenda, was interviewed on British television regarding his experience with the unfair use of Interpol Red Notices. In a story about the Kremlin denouncing what it calls “western meddling” in an election, Britain and the United States are urging the…
‘Music Is A Weapon’ MCR Punks For West Papua
November 4, 2018
On December 1st, 2018 the newly formed Manchester (MCR) Punks For West Papua chapter will officially launch in the U.K.. Alphabet Brewing Company is located at 99 N Western St, Manchester M12 6JL, UK Show starts at In the Summer of 2019 Manchester Punks for West Papua will attempt…
Come to the Rockin’ for West Papua – London Peace Concert!
January 19, 2018
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Launching our first big music event for 2018, Rockin’ For West Papua comes to London’s “The Dublin Castle”. Show your solidarity for West Papua by coming to the Rockin’ for West Papua Peace Concert, an important fundraising gig raising awareness and support for West Papua.
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!
Free West Papua support from Aoteaora New Zealand band Katchafire!
October 29, 2017
Last night in Oxford, United Kingdom, world renowned band Katchafire from Aotearoa New Zealand gave a Free West Papua shout out! Katchafire are known around the world as an inspiring reggae band and are also Free West Papua supporters.
UK CALL TO ACTION: INVITE YOUR MP TO THE APPG ON WEST PAPUA MEETING IN NOVEMBER
October 12, 2017
The newly-recomposed All-Party Parliamentary Group on West Papua, an important group in Westminster composed of MPs and Lords from various parties in the UK, is holding its first meeting.
Around 100 people arrested for protesting the “Day of Broken Promise” New York Agreement
August 16, 2017
Yesterday, on 15th August 2017 100 people were arrested in 3 cities for peacefully demonstrating for West Papua’s freedom and to remember what is known to the people of West Papua as the “Day of Broken Promise”. This day marks the “New York Agreement” of 15th August 1962 when West…
Support from world renowned artist J BOOG for West Papua
May 8, 2017
On 4th May, legendary Pacific artist J BOOG met with friends and family members of West Papuan Independence Leader Benny Wenda, in Oxford United Kingdom. A world famous musician of Samoan origin, J BOOG has inspired the people of West Papua and people across the Pacific with his promotion of…