Indonesian mass organisations urge refusal of Taiwan's participation in the Asian Games (Renmin Ribao, 5 August 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 5 Aug 1962, p. 3 (Xinhua, Jakarta): SOBSI, BTI, Pemuda Rakjat, railway and other unions, and Gerwani's Central Committee urge the government to bar Taiwan (and Israel) from the Fourth Asian Games in Jakarta. Gerwani's letter says Indonesia's policy recognises only one China, the PRC. Pemuda Rakjat recalls
If US troops invade Cuba they will be wiped out; world support for Cuba (Renmin Ribao, 15 September 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 15 Sep 1962, p. 4: round-up of world solidarity with Cuba against threatened US intervention (Albania, WFDY, US Fair Play for Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico). The Jakarta item says Gerwani, in the name of over one million members, telegraphed the US government protesting aggression on Cuba, and c
If US troops invade Cuba they will be wiped out; world support for Cuba (Renmin Ribao, 15 September 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 15 Sep 1962, p. 4: round-up of world solidarity with Cuba against threatened US intervention (Albania, WFDY, US Fair Play for Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico). The Jakarta item says Gerwani, in the name of over one million members, telegraphed the US government protesting aggression on Cuba, and c
Neues Deutschland, 15 Sep 1962, p. 5: World demands peace for Cuba
Neues Deutschland, 15 September 1962, p. 5: ADN/ND roundup 'Welt fordert Frieden für Kuba' (subhead 'Warnung an Washington') on worldwide solidarity with Cuba. Under 'Indonesien' it states that Gerwani, 'the most important Indonesian women's organisation', demanded that the US government immediately stop aggressive act
Over 300 foreign guests come to Beijing to celebrate National Day (Renmin Ribao, 1 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Oct 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): list of over 300 foreign guests arriving in Beijing for China's 13th National Day, headed by Hartini Sukarno and including W.E.B. Du Bois. Indonesian entries include a BTI delegation, Pemuda Rakjat, student leaders and an army colonel; Mrs Sudarso is named as Gerwani's represent
Over 300 foreign guests come to Beijing to celebrate National Day (Renmin Ribao, 1 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Oct 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): list of over 300 foreign guests arriving in Beijing for China's 13th National Day, headed by Hartini Sukarno and including W.E.B. Du Bois. Indonesian entries include a BTI delegation, Pemuda Rakjat, student leaders and an army colonel; Mrs Sudarso is named as Gerwani's represent
China-Indonesia Friendship Association holds reception for Indonesian guests (Renmin Ribao, 24 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 24 Oct 1962, p. 2 (Xinhua): the China-Indonesia Friendship Association hosts a cocktail reception for Indonesian guests in Beijing, with ambassador Sukarni Kartodiwirjo and president Burhan toasting friendship. Guests include legal scholars, scientists, Radio Indonesia's director, and Mrs Sudarso, represe
China-Indonesia Friendship Association holds reception for Indonesian guests (Renmin Ribao, 24 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 24 Oct 1962, p. 2 (Xinhua): the China-Indonesia Friendship Association hosts a cocktail reception for Indonesian guests in Beijing, with ambassador Sukarni Kartodiwirjo and president Burhan toasting friendship. Guests include legal scholars, scientists, Radio Indonesia's director, and Mrs Sudarso, represe
Gerwani delegation arrives in Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 27 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 27 Oct 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani delegation head Mrs Suwardi and member Mrs Sumani arrive in Beijing at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation; other members Yuur Doto, Mrs Sudarso and Zainah Buhari arrived earlier. Short arrival notice naming five delegation members.
Gerwani delegation arrives in Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 27 October 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 27 Oct 1962, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani delegation head Mrs Suwardi and member Mrs Sumani arrive in Beijing at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation; other members Yuur Doto, Mrs Sudarso and Zainah Buhari arrived earlier. Short arrival notice naming five delegation members.
Photo: Chen Yi receives Gerwani delegation (Renmin Ribao, 2 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 2 Nov 1962, p. 2: photo page with captions. Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives the Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi), and separately Sukirman, director of Radio Indonesia, with his family. The rest of the scanned page is unrelated agricultural news.
Photo: Chen Yi receives Gerwani delegation (Renmin Ribao, 2 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 2 Nov 1962, p. 2: photo page with captions. Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives the Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi), and separately Sukirman, director of Radio Indonesia, with his family. The rest of the scanned page is unrelated agricultural news.
Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives Indonesian guests (Renmin Ribao, 2 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 2 Nov 1962, p. 1 (Xinhua): Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives the Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi) in a cordial meeting, attended by ACWF secretary Wu Quanheng; a second item records his reception of Radio Indonesia director Sukirman and family. Companion to the photo on p. 2.
Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives Indonesian guests (Renmin Ribao, 2 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 2 Nov 1962, p. 1 (Xinhua): Vice-Premier Chen Yi receives the Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi) in a cordial meeting, attended by ACWF secretary Wu Quanheng; a second item records his reception of Radio Indonesia director Sukirman and family. Companion to the photo on p. 2.
Gerwani delegation visits Shanghai and other places (Renmin Ribao, 8 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 8 Nov 1962, p. 2 (Xinhua): the five-member Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi) leaves Beijing by train on 4 November with ACWF secretary Hu Naiqiu to tour Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanchang and Guangzhou before returning home; Guo Jian and Wu Quanheng see them off.
Gerwani delegation visits Shanghai and other places (Renmin Ribao, 8 November 1962)
Renmin Ribao, 8 Nov 1962, p. 2 (Xinhua): the five-member Gerwani delegation led by Mrs Suwardi (Suwadi) leaves Beijing by train on 4 November with ACWF secretary Hu Naiqiu to tour Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanchang and Guangzhou before returning home; Guo Jian and Wu Quanheng see them off.
Renmin Ribao, 17 Nov 1962: Indonesian organisations back Cuba's five demands (Gerwani among them)
Renmin Ribao page 4, 17 November 1962: report that Korean, Vietnamese and Indonesian political groups back Cuba's five demands during the missile crisis. The excerpt lists Indonesian parties and bodies, including a women's association and the Indonesian Women's Movement Association (Gerwani), alongside labour and youth
Renmin Ribao, 17 Nov 1962: Indonesian organisations back Cuba's five demands (Gerwani among them)
Renmin Ribao page 4, 17 November 1962: report that Korean, Vietnamese and Indonesian political groups back Cuba's five demands during the missile crisis. The excerpt lists Indonesian parties and bodies, including a women's association and the Indonesian Women's Movement Association (Gerwani), alongside labour and youth
Renmin Ribao, 14 Dec 1962: Aidit supports the Brunei uprising; Indonesian organisations' statements
People's Daily page 4, 14 December 1962 (excerpt only), on Indonesian support for the Brunei rebellion. The excerpt lists organisations issuing statements of support: PNI, Murba, SOBSI, BTI, the Indonesian Women's Movement Association (Gerwani), Pemuda Rakyat and others. Shows Gerwani aligned with the PKI-led anti-Brit
Renmin Ribao, 14 Dec 1962: Aidit supports the Brunei uprising; Indonesian organisations' statements
People's Daily page 4, 14 December 1962 (excerpt only), on Indonesian support for the Brunei rebellion. The excerpt lists organisations issuing statements of support: PNI, Murba, SOBSI, BTI, the Indonesian Women's Movement Association (Gerwani), Pemuda Rakyat and others. Shows Gerwani aligned with the PKI-led anti-Brit
Indonesian women write to Tom Clardij: thanks on behalf of 1.25 million Gerwani members
De Waarheid, 21 Dec 1962, p. 3: report that Gerwani wrote to Tom Clardij, a Zaandam conscientious objector jailed in Vught for refusing service in New Guinea, thanking him on behalf of its 1.25 million members for his action against the colonial war over West Irian. A campaign in the Netherlands seeks his release.
Sympathy for the release campaign: letter from Gerwani delegation to Tom Clardij
De Waarheid, 21 Dec 1962, p. 3: full text of a letter from the Gerwani delegation at the WIDF Council session in Berlin, Suharti Suwarto, Darmini Sudirdjo and Sulami, to Dutch objector Tom Clardij, thanking him on behalf of Gerwani's 1,250,000 members, supporting Dutch women's demand for his release from prison and sen
Api Kartini No. 1, Year 5, January 1963
January 1963 issue opening with a report on the DPP Gerwani plenum (Jakarta, 6–10 Jan 1963) where Umi Sardjono addressed the international situation and the plenum endorsed the coming WIDF World Congress.
Api Kartini No. 2, Year 5, February 1963
February 1963 issue: report on the Congress of Women of the Americas, Havana, 11–15 Jan 1963 (425 delegates, a Gerwani delegate present), women as village heads, and a translated German travelogue.
Api Kartini No. 3, Year 5, March 1963
March 1963 issue covering the Mount Agung eruption in Bali (from 17 Feb 1963) and its effect on women and children, plus part two of the Havana women's congress report with Cuba's literacy campaign.
Api Kartini No. 4, Year 5, April 1963
April 1963 issue: Sukarno's opening speech to the Afro-Asian Journalists' Conference, an interview with Sierra Leonean journalist Nancy Grant on African women and the Peace Corps, and a state visit report.
With Manipol Strengthen the United Women's Front (Gerwani DPP Plenary, January 1963)
Api Kartini (1963) report by Ratna on the Gerwani DPP Plenary held in Jakarta, 6-10 January 1963, a year after the 4th Congress. Umi Sardjono's general report praised the Irian Barat victory and the end of the state of emergency (1 May 1963), and the plenary resolved to strengthen the Nasakom-based national front, supp
Pravda, 1 Jul 1963: WIDF programme, Moscow World Congress of Women
Pravda no. 182, 1 July 1963 (full issue). Page 4 prints the WIDF programme adopted at its Moscow congress (29 June 1963): equal rights, peasant women, children, peace, national independence, solidarity with persecuted women. It lists the new Bureau, which includes Umi Sardjono (Indonesia, spelled 'Umisa Sardjono'). Eug
JPRS Consolidated Translation Survey (1963): list of Harian Rakjat translations including Umi Sardjono's speech at the M
Short extract of a JPRS Consolidated Translation Survey (1963) listing translations of Harian Rakjat items, including JPRS 20546 on the 13th anniversary of the Indonesian women's movement (S. Djin; 'Thirteen Years of the Communist Womens Movement') and JPRS 20719, Umi Sardjono's speech as head of the Indonesian delegat
The Struggle between Two Lines at the Moscow World Congress of Women (Peking, 1963)
Chinese-published pamphlet (Foreign Languages Press, Peking, 1963) with statements and a report by Yang Yun-yu attacking Soviet and WIDF leaders at the June 1963 Moscow World Congress of Women over anti-imperialism versus disarmament and peaceful coexistence. It records the Indonesian delegation, led by Umi Sardjono, s