Greeting from Gerwani to the Dutch women's meeting on New Guinea
De Waarheid, 28 Nov 1961, p. 3: report of an NVB (Dutch women's) meeting where the peaceful settlement of New Guinea was top of the programme. A highlight was a greeting from Gerwani, described as a 900,000-member Indonesian women's organisation, saying Indonesian and Dutch women are closely linked in protecting childr
International solidarity: Gerwani's greeting quoted to the Dutch women's movement
De Waarheid, 28 Nov 1961, p. 3: one-paragraph quote from Gerwani's greeting to the Dutch women's movement (NVB): Indonesian mothers organised in Gerwani will never forget the NVB's consistent help and solidarity in the struggle to liberate West Irian. Companion to the 'Begroeting Gerwani' item.
Guo Jian and others leave for Indonesia (Renmin Ribao, 6 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 6 Dec 1961, p. 4 (Xinhua): Guo Jian, secretary of the All-China Women's Federation, and Zhang Jiexun leave Beijing for Jakarta at Gerwani's invitation to attend its Fourth Congress. Short departure notice.
Guo Jian and others leave for Indonesia (Renmin Ribao, 6 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 6 Dec 1961, p. 4 (Xinhua): Guo Jian, secretary of the All-China Women's Federation, and Zhang Jiexun leave Beijing for Jakarta at Gerwani's invitation to attend its Fourth Congress. Short departure notice.
Chinese women's federation delegation arrives in Jakarta (Renmin Ribao, 12 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 12 Dec 1961, p. 3: the All-China Women's Federation delegation led by Guo Jian arrived in Jakarta on 9 December, invited to Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opening on 14 December. Short notice.
Chinese women's federation delegation arrives in Jakarta (Renmin Ribao, 12 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 12 Dec 1961, p. 3: the All-China Women's Federation delegation led by Guo Jian arrived in Jakarta on 9 December, invited to Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opening on 14 December. Short notice.
Gerwani holds congress; Sukarno calls for unity to recover West Irian (Renmin Ribao, 16 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 16 Dec 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opens on 14 Dec with over 400 delegates; Umi Sardjono's opening address stresses the 1945 revolution's aims and West Irian. Guests include Chinese, Soviet and East German delegations, Aidit and PNI's Sidik. Sukarno speaks, rejecting '
Gerwani holds congress; Sukarno calls for unity to recover West Irian (Renmin Ribao, 16 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 16 Dec 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opens on 14 Dec with over 400 delegates; Umi Sardjono's opening address stresses the 1945 revolution's aims and West Irian. Guests include Chinese, Soviet and East German delegations, Aidit and PNI's Sidik. Sukarno speaks, rejecting '
Sukarno orders preparation to liberate West Irian; Gerwani congress closes (Renmin Ribao, 20 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 20 Dec 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua): leading item on Sukarno's 19 Dec Yogyakarta 'Order to the People' (Trikora). A Jakarta item reports Gerwani's Fourth Congress closing 17 Dec: West Irian resolution, UN telegram for PRC's seat, Aidit's greetings, Guo Jian's speech, a new Central Committee under Umi Sardjono, and
Sukarno orders preparation to liberate West Irian; Gerwani congress closes (Renmin Ribao, 20 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 20 Dec 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua): leading item on Sukarno's 19 Dec Yogyakarta 'Order to the People' (Trikora). A Jakarta item reports Gerwani's Fourth Congress closing 17 Dec: West Irian resolution, UN telegram for PRC's seat, Aidit's greetings, Guo Jian's speech, a new Central Committee under Umi Sardjono, and
US Monthly Indonesian Press Survey (1961-62): Fourth Gerwani Congress
Short US Monthly Indonesian Press Survey extract (1961-62) on the Fourth Congress of Gerwani (Jakarta, 14-17 Dec 1961), with an address by Sukarno. Reports 1,120,594 members and branches in 22 provinces, state support (Social Welfare funds, city rice), and educational work: 46,785 registered in literacy courses (25,166
Guo Jian and others return from Indonesia (Renmin Ribao, 13 January 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 13 Jan 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): Guo Jian and Zhang Jiexun of the All-China Women's Federation return to Beijing from Indonesia, where they attended Gerwani's Fourth Congress at its invitation. Short return notice.
Guo Jian and others return from Indonesia (Renmin Ribao, 13 January 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 13 Jan 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): Guo Jian and Zhang Jiexun of the All-China Women's Federation return to Beijing from Indonesia, where they attended Gerwani's Fourth Congress at its invitation. Short return notice.