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Soviet Woman, 1950: 'Women of Asia Fight for the Freedom and Independence of the Peoples'
Soviet Woman, 28 Feb 1950, p. 47: A. N. Atanepesova's account of the Conference of Women of Asian Countries, Peking, late 1949 (198 delegates). Indonesia appears via delegate 'Lilia Suripno', who described partisan women fighting Dutch troops with babies on their backs. Reflects early WIDF-linked Asian solidarity; Gerwis/Gerwani not named.
Soviet Woman, 28 Feb 1950, hlm. 47: laporan A. N. Atanepesova tentang Konferensi Wanita Negeri-negeri Asia, Peking, akhir 1949 (198 delegasi). Indonesia diwakili 'Lilia Suripno' yang menceritakan pejuang perempuan bergerilya melawan Belanda sambil menggendong bayi. Solidaritas Asia terkait WIDF; Gerwis/Gerwani tidak disebut.
“p.47: Lilia Suripno of Indonesia told how Indonesian partisans, 'women with rifles in their hands and babies tied to their backs, waged a long and unequal battle against Dutch troops'.”
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