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, 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
Letter from Jakarta: Gerwani protests Tom Clardij's imprisonment and thanks NVB
De Waarheid, 13 Feb 1963, p. 2: report that the NVB received a letter from Gerwani, sent after the Central Council's plenary meeting in Jakarta on 10 January 1963, thanking it for solidarity on the transfer of West Irian. The council also protested to the Dutch government against the imprisonment of objector Tom Clardi
Restore anti-fascist unity to prevent Budel: enthusiastic International Women's Day
De Waarheid, 18 Mar 1963, p. 3: report on the NVB Amsterdam International Women's Day meeting where Annie Averink (van Ommeren-Averink) called for anti-fascist unity against the Budel treaty allowing German troops in the Netherlands and collected funds for an NVB delegation to the WIDF congress in Moscow in June. A tel
Grand mass rally in Bali welcomes Chairman Liu Shaoqi (Renmin Ribao, 19 April 1963)
Renmin Ribao, 19 Apr 1963, p. 1 (Xinhua, Bali): about 50,000 attend a rally in Bali welcoming PRC President Liu Shaoqi and Wang Guangmei. Liu stresses the anti-imperialist and anti-colonial struggle; Sukarno attacks the Malaysia plan. Gerwani is listed only among attending organisations (BTI, SOBSI, Pemuda Rakjat, PNI,
Grand mass rally in Bali welcomes Chairman Liu Shaoqi (Renmin Ribao, 19 April 1963)
Renmin Ribao, 19 Apr 1963, p. 1 (Xinhua, Bali): about 50,000 attend a rally in Bali welcoming PRC President Liu Shaoqi and Wang Guangmei. Liu stresses the anti-imperialist and anti-colonial struggle; Sukarno attacks the Malaysia plan. Gerwani is listed only among attending organisations (BTI, SOBSI, Pemuda Rakjat, PNI,
Sukarno presents gifts to Chairman Liu (Renmin Ribao, 21 April 1963)
Renmin Ribao, 21 Apr 1963, p. 2 (Xinhua, Jakarta): at the State Palace Sukarno presents gifts to Liu Shaoqi and Chen Yi before the farewell banquet; delegates of Indonesian organisations (Pemuda Rakjat, BTI, PKI, SOBSI, Baperki, Gerwani, Perwari and others) also present gifts, including a West Irian bird of paradise. G
Sukarno presents gifts to Chairman Liu (Renmin Ribao, 21 April 1963)
Renmin Ribao, 21 Apr 1963, p. 2 (Xinhua, Jakarta): at the State Palace Sukarno presents gifts to Liu Shaoqi and Chen Yi before the farewell banquet; delegates of Indonesian organisations (Pemuda Rakjat, BTI, PKI, SOBSI, Baperki, Gerwani, Perwari and others) also present gifts, including a West Irian bird of paradise. G
Indonesian parties and organisations demand severe punishment of rioters (Renmin Ribao, 21 May 1963)
Renmin Ribao, 21 May 1963, p. 3 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Indonesian parties and mass organisations condemn the May 1963 anti-Chinese riots in Cirebon, Tegal, Bandung and Bogor as counter-revolutionary and link them to Malaysia and the US Peace Corps. Gerwani's Central Committee calls the Bandung incidents despicable acts vio
Indonesian parties and organisations demand severe punishment of rioters (Renmin Ribao, 21 May 1963)
Renmin Ribao, 21 May 1963, p. 3 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Indonesian parties and mass organisations condemn the May 1963 anti-Chinese riots in Cirebon, Tegal, Bandung and Bogor as counter-revolutionary and link them to Malaysia and the US Peace Corps. Gerwani's Central Committee calls the Bandung incidents despicable acts vio
Gerwani Central Council writes to the ACWF condemning the riots (Renmin Ribao, 5 June 1963)
Renmin Ribao, 5 Jun 1963, p. 3 (Xinhua): Gerwani's Central Council writes to the All-China Women's Federation, in the name of 1.5 million members, condemning the 'counter-revolutionary racist' riots against ethnic Chinese. The letter, signed by Mrs Kartini Kurdi, deputy secretary, links the riots to blocking the Econom
Gerwani Central Council writes to the ACWF condemning anti-Chinese riots
Renmin Ribao, 5 Jun 1963, p. 3 (Xinhua): Gerwani's Central Council writes to the All-China Women's Federation, in the name of 1.5 million members, condemning the 'counter-revolutionary racist' riots against ethnic Chinese. The letter, signed by Mrs Kartini Kurdi, deputy secretary, links the riots to blocking the Econom
Two Indonesian guests arrive in Beijing
Renmin Ribao, 14 Jun 1963, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani vice-chairwoman Mrs Mudigdio and Mrs Damini, Central Committee member and secretary of its secretariat, arrive in Beijing on 8 June at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation. Brief arrival notice.
Two Indonesian guests arrive in Beijing
Renmin Ribao, 14 Jun 1963, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani vice-chairwoman Mrs Mudigdio and Mrs Damini, Central Committee member and secretary of its secretariat, arrive in Beijing on 8 June at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation. Brief arrival notice.
Gerwani vice-chairwoman returns home
Renmin Ribao, 18 Jun 1963, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani vice-chairwoman Mrs Mudigdio and Central Committee member Mrs Damini leave Beijing by air on 17 June after concluding their visit to China. Brief departure notice.
Gerwani vice-chairwoman returns home
Renmin Ribao, 18 Jun 1963, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani vice-chairwoman Mrs Mudigdio and Central Committee member Mrs Damini leave Beijing by air on 17 June after concluding their visit to China. Brief departure notice.
Délmagyarország, 26 Jun 1963: World Congress of Women session in Moscow
Hungarian daily Délmagyarország (Szeged), 26 Jun 1963, MTI report on the Tuesday session of the World Congress of Women in the Kremlin, opened by Umi Sardjono for Gerwani; speeches by Cuban, Ceylonese, Cypriot, Moroccan and Cameroonian delegates, greetings from Sukarno and Bernal. Other page articles (space flight, har
Heves Megyei Népújság, 26 Jun 1963: World Congress of Women, Umi Sardjono opens the session
Heves Megyei Népújság (Eger), 26 Jun 1963: report on the Tuesday session of the World Congress of Women in the Kremlin, opened by Umi Sardjono of Gerwani; Cuban report on children's health and education, greetings from Bandaranaike, Sukarno and Bernal, and speeches by Angolan delegate and the widow of executed Iraqi co