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Papua Land of Peace - faith based network on West Papua  


Through the 'Papua, Land of Peace' program, religious leaders aim to promote in Papua a culture of peace instead of a culture of violence. The Faith-Based Network is founded by faith-based organisations to support those efforts to promote peace, justice and human rights in West Papua.

The religious leaders - Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Protestant and Catholic -want to provide a free and just living space for the Papuans. A "Land of Peace" is not merely a geographical area free of violence. It is a social condition, in which the socio-cultural, economic and political problems Papuans face today are resolved without the use of violence. "Peace" encompasses the following elements that should be part of daily reality for all people in Papua: feeling secure; being respected as a human being irrespective of differences; enough food and the fulfilment of other basic needs; a fair and just treatment; recognition as an individual; recognition as an ethnic group; the possibility to live independently and in control of one's own life; being heard and taken into account; and finally, living in harmony with nature.

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CAT hears response of Indonesia (8 May 2008)
The Committee against Torture this morning began its consideration of the second periodic report of Indonesia on the efforts of that country to give effect to the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

Illegal goldminers killed by Papuan landslide (6 May 2008)
A radio report says at least 12 gold miners were killed in a landslide in Indonesia's remote Papua province. Nine others are missing and feared dead.

West Papua Report - MAY 2008 (6 May 2008)
overview of monthly report that focusses on developments affecting Papuans.

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