GA-00680 1952-08-28 relevance B public
Vrouwen bij minister Suroso (Women with Minister Suroso)
Women with Minister Suroso on Government Regulation 19
De Nieuwsgier, 28 Aug 1952: Minister Suroso meets representatives of about a dozen women's organisations, including Gerwis, Wanita Demokrat Indonesia, Muslimat and PPI, about Government Regulation 19 on pensions for civil servants' widows (with plural wives). Several associations urge withdrawal. Shows Gerwis among the cross-party women's lobby against the regulation.
De Nieuwsgier, 28 Agu 1952: Menteri Suroso bertemu wakil belasan organisasi perempuan, termasuk Gerwis, Wanita Demokrat Indonesia, Muslimat dan PPI, tentang Peraturan Pemerintah 19 mengenai pensiun janda pegawai negeri (dengan istri ganda). Beberapa perkumpulan mendesak pencabutan. Menunjukkan Gerwis dalam lobi perempuan lintas partai menentang peraturan itu.
“"Taking part in the meeting with Minister Suroso ... were representatives of the Partai Wanita Rakjat, Wanita Demokrat Indonesia, ... PPI, ... Gerwis, ..."”
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- 1952-08-28
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- De Nieuwsgier
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- 1950–1954
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- 01 Primary Sources/1.5 Newspapers and Periodicals/Dutch press (1945-2000) - articles on Gerwis, Gerwani and members (Delpher)/De Nieuwsgier (1952-08-28) - Vrouwen bij minister Suroso. [Delpher ddd-010476272-a0024].txt
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