Books
“I Have a Story: Challenges and Strengths of Papuan Women in Quotes” Photo Book
In 2018, AJAR has continued its participatory action research with its Papuan partners, including the Institute for the Study and Advocacy of Human Rights in Papua (Biak City and North Biak); Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation of the Evangelical Christian Church in Papua (Jayapura Distric... Read more
Tetun Comic Book “Pirilampu (Fireflies): Light in the Darkness”
This Tetun comic book features the lives of seven Timorese women survivors of conflict, who tell their stories of resilience and hope. Created together with Assosiasaun Chega! ba Ita, (ACbit), a Dili-based organization dedicated to empower survivors to advocate for the implementation of the truth co... Read more
Launch of AJAR partner’s photobook on Timorese stolen children in Makassar, South Sulawesi
“I’ve always dreamed of being reunited with [my] family there, and I’ve always made efforts to do it.” – Antoni, a stolen child of Timor-Leste Nahebiti: A Tetun phrase that literally means to “roll out the mat,” referring to traditional Timorese reconciliation gatherings More and more stolen c... Read more
Learning Together: Papuan Women Building a Methodology for Participatory Action Research
After many years of documenting and advocating on issues of violence against women in Papua, we must acknowledge that impunity is entrenched. Justice, truth, healing and guarantees not to repeat remain far from reach. This reality has driven us to develop a participatory approach. One that can provi... Read more
Stolen: A Journey Home in Photographs and Memories
During Indonesia’s occupation of Timor Leste, thousands of East Timorese children were forcibly removed from their families and brought to Indonesia. In 2016, AJAR published a photo book to provide a glimpse into the stolen children’s journeys of struggle and resilience—and hopes for a m... Read more
