De Waarheid, 19 Jul 1951, p. 5: correspondent's report on Indonesia's first International Children's Day, held in Jakarta on 1 June 1951 with some 25,000 children instead of the expected 4,000. Initiated by the young women's organisation Gerwis, supported by Chinese groups, Pemuda Rakjat, SOBSI and the Peasants' Union
De Waarheid, 14 Sep 1951, p. 3: short item that five Indonesians were invited to Beijing for the second anniversary of the People's Republic of China (1 Oct 1951), among them Mrs. S.K. Trimurti, described as a leader of the women's movement Gerwis; others include Ki Hadjar Dewantara, B.M. Diah and M. Tabrani. Invitatio
De Waarheid, 27 Oct 1951, p. 3: correspondent's article on poor food, medical care and conditions of those arrested in Indonesia since August 1951 under the Sukiman government (Cipinang prison, Malang, Banten), including named detainees. Ends with a Gerwis statement calling the arrest of its leader (S.K.) Trimurti and
Full De Waarheid page, 27 Oct 1951 (p. 3), mostly unrelated Dutch and international news (British elections, Tito, Rotterdam court, serial novel, notices). Only the Indonesia article, 'Wantoestanden in Indonesische gevangenissen', is relevant: poor prison conditions for those arrested since August 1951, and a Gerwis st
De Waarheid, 16 Jan 1952, p. 5: correspondent report from Surabaya on Gerwis's annual congress (Dec 1951), whose main resolution demands a marriage law setting minimum ages (men 20, women 17) against widespread child marriage, and giving local women's organisations the role of monitoring compliance and prosecuting viol
Renmin Ribao, 6 Mar 1952 (p. 4): All-China Democratic Women's Federation (Cai Chang) telegrams for International Women's Day to the WIDF, Soviet, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indian, German and Burmese women's bodies and to the Indonesian Gerwis. The Gerwis message praises Indonesian women's role in the independence s
Renmin Ribao, 6 Mar 1952 (p. 4): All-China Democratic Women's Federation (Cai Chang) telegrams for International Women's Day to the WIDF, Soviet, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Indian, German and Burmese women's bodies and to the Indonesian Gerwis. The Gerwis message praises Indonesian women's role in the independence s
Xinhua report in Renmin Ribao, 17 May 1952 (p. 1), on responses from twenty countries to Soong Ching-ling and Guo Moruo's call for an Asian and Pacific Regional Peace Conference in Beijing. For Indonesia it lists eleven sponsors named in April, including Suwati (Suwarti), MP and chairman of Gerwis, plus Setiadi, Siauw
Xinhua report in Renmin Ribao, 17 May 1952 (p. 1), on responses from twenty countries to Soong Ching-ling and Guo Moruo's call for an Asian and Pacific Regional Peace Conference in Beijing. For Indonesia it lists eleven sponsors named in April, including Suwati (Suwarti), MP and chairman of Gerwis, plus Setiadi, Siauw
Xinhua report in Renmin Ribao, 30 May 1952 (p. 1), listing delegates from fifteen countries arriving in Beijing for the preparatory meeting of the Asian and Pacific Regional Peace Conference. The Indonesian group is Suwati (Suwarti), deputy chief delegate, MP and chairman of Gerwis; Hartoyo of the Peasants' United Fron
Xinhua report in Renmin Ribao, 30 May 1952 (p. 1), listing delegates from fifteen countries arriving in Beijing for the preparatory meeting of the Asian and Pacific Regional Peace Conference. The Indonesian group is Suwati (Suwarti), deputy chief delegate, MP and chairman of Gerwis; Hartoyo of the Peasants' United Fron
Interview in Renmin Ribao, 6 June 1952 (p. 4, by Kong Dongping), with Indonesian delegates Suwati (Suwarti), Gerwis leader and MP, and the national capitalist Sujonegoro, in Beijing. Both denounce US economic domination, the Round Table agreements and the rubber embargo's price collapse. Suwati says over 500,000 Indone
Interview in Renmin Ribao, 6 June 1952 (p. 4, by Kong Dongping), with Indonesian delegates Suwati (Suwarti), Gerwis leader and MP, and the national capitalist Sujonegoro, in Beijing. Both denounce US economic domination, the Round Table agreements and the rubber embargo's price collapse. Suwati says over 500,000 Indone
De Waarheid, 13 Sep 1952, p. 1: report from Amsterdam on a 20-member Indonesian delegation en route via Prague and Moscow to the Asia-Pacific Peace Conference in Beijing, led by Antara editor Soeroto, who opposes Japanese rearmament and says the war danger comes from America. Members include Moh. Tam and Umi Sardjono o
De Waarheid, 17 Mar 1953, p. 3: one-sentence Jakarta dispatch (9 March) that the Indonesian women's federation Gerwis sent a condolence telegram to the Anti-Fascist Committee of Soviet Women on Stalin's death. Evidence of Gerwis's ties to the Soviet women's committee.
De Waarheid, 17 Mar 1953, p. 3: Jakarta dispatch (9 March) that a committee was formed in Indonesia to send a delegation to the International Women's Congress in Copenhagen (WIDF, 1953), chaired by Rasuna Said, with Artinah Samsudin vice-chair, Umi Sardjono secretary, Maruto Nitimihardjo and Hanafi treasurers. Document
Full De Waarheid page, 17 Mar 1953 (p. 3), mostly unrelated news (Japan, other items). Indonesia-related snippets: a strike at Jakarta's Anker brewery, the closure of the US information bulletin, Gerwis's condolence telegram on Stalin, and the committee, with Umi Sardjono as secretary, to send an Indonesian delegation
Renmin Ribao, 17 Mar 1953 (p. 4), roundup of world mourning for Stalin: Togliatti's article and Brazilian, French and British tributes. In the Indonesia section the PKI issued a proclamation and held a memorial meeting (Sudisman eulogising), Harian Rakjat and other papers eulogised him, and Gerwis sent a telegram of gr
Renmin Ribao, 17 Mar 1953 (p. 4), roundup of world mourning for Stalin: Togliatti's article and Brazilian, French and British tributes. In the Indonesia section the PKI issued a proclamation and held a memorial meeting (Sudisman eulogising), Harian Rakjat and other papers eulogised him, and Gerwis sent a telegram of gr
Alger républicain (11 Apr 1953, p.4): a short item reports that the Indonesian women's movement Gerwis called on its 141 national branches to put on the agenda for preparing the World Congress of Women (Copenhagen, June 1953) women's rights, recruitment of new members, social and economic work, and strengthening the ch
Alger républicain (11 Apr 1953, p.4; clean snippet extract): a short item reports that the Indonesian women's movement Gerwis called on its 141 national branches to put on the agenda for preparing the World Congress of Women (Copenhagen, June 1953) women's rights, recruitment of new members, social and economic work, a
De Waarheid, 16 Apr 1953, p. 4: Jakarta dispatch listing members of the Indonesian delegation to the WIDF International Women's Congress in Copenhagen: Trimurti, Kartinah and Maasje Siwi of Gerwis, Ratjih Kartawinata (Wanita Demokrat), Hadiprabowo (Partai Wanita Rakjat), Dr. Towoliu, Yap Oei, Kartowijono, two Sarbupri
Full De Waarheid page, 16 Apr 1953 (p. 4), mostly unrelated news. Indonesia items: rising prices in Jakarta and the delegation list for the WIDF Copenhagen women's congress (Trimurti, Kartinah, Maasje Siwi of Gerwis, with representatives of Wanita Demokrat, Partai Wanita Rakjat and Sarbupri). OCR garbled in places.
De Waarheid, 29 Apr 1953, p. 6: short Jakarta dispatch (20 April) that Gerwis handed to Prime Minister Wilopo the resolutions from its recent conference: price controls, independent trade policy, firm action against security threats, and condemnation of attempts to drive peasants off their land in North Sumatra.
De Waarheid, 6 May 1953, p. 5: short report that the first Indonesian delegation to the Copenhagen International Women's Congress left on the ship Surriento on 4 May; the group includes Setiati Surasto and Maasje Siwi. A second delegation of eight is said to follow. OCR heavily garbled.
De Waarheid, 6 May 1953, p. 5: dispatch citing two Gerwis women, Su... and Warinah, on the growth of Gerwis in East Java: districts up from 19 (early 1952) to 37, 120 branches plus 50 forming, 7,016 members, mainly women workers, peasants and self-employed. Illiteracy is the main obstacle, countered by courses attended
Xinhua report in Renmin Ribao, 5 July 1953 (p. 1): part of the Chinese delegation to the World Congress of Women (Copenhagen) returns to Beijing, with the first foreign women delegates invited to tour China. The Indonesian guest is Kartina (rendered Katina), member of the West Java branch of Gerwis, arriving with Burme
Xinhua report in Renmin Ribao, 5 July 1953 (p. 1): part of the Chinese delegation to the World Congress of Women (Copenhagen) returns to Beijing, with the first foreign women delegates invited to tour China. The Indonesian guest is Kartina (rendered Katina), member of the West Java branch of Gerwis, arriving with Burme
De Waarheid, 31 Jul 1953, p. 5: short Jakarta dispatch (20 July) that on Gerwis's initiative a committee was formed to assist victims of terrorist bands such as Darul Islam, joined by SOBSI, the veterans' league Perbepsi, student organisation IPPI and the peasants' union RTI. Shows Gerwis leading a relief and anti-Daru
De Waarheid, 14 Aug 1953, p. 3: open letter from the NVB chair G. Blokker-de Groot congratulating 'dear Indonesian sisters' on the eighth anniversary of the Republic, praising Gerwis as a sister organisation of great significance in women's struggle for equality. Recalls the Dutch and Indonesian women's meeting at the