AJAR’s approach to human rights integrates an awareness of how unchecked exploitation of natural resources affects human survival. AJAR contributes to climate justice by siding with communities that suffer disproportionately from the impact of climate change, and engages in actions that seek urgent solutions capable of protecting homes and environments as part of an integrated strategy to strengthen the foundation of basic human rights.
All the Birds are Gone
This initiative reflects efforts for greater justice in Papua by connecting how Papuan women experience land conflict, while playing a leading role protecting and nurturing their natural resources. It demonstrated clearly that Papua is not “empty land”, and the research highlights the urgency to listen to the voices of indigenous women as they demand their rights be recognized – rights to traditional land ownership and livelihoods, to food security,
Pocketbook “Indigenous Women Protecting the Forest”
In the period between November 2019 and February 2020, a total of 100 indigenous women in five locations — Boven…
Mother Hearth: A Guide to Participatory Learning on Land and Natural Resources with Indigenous Women in Papua
In the period between November 2019 and February 2020, a total of 100 indigenous women in five locations — Boven…
All the Birds are Gone: Indigenous Women Speak Out Against Forest Loss in Papua
“I still have my nature [traditional land], but the police always come to hunt. We put up a signpost…
[WEBINAR] Hutan dan Jati Diri Perempuan Papua: Forests and Papuan Women Identity
Jakarta, 29 Maret 2021 – There has been a widespread phenomenon of palm-turned-forests in Papua. Unfortunately, the impact it has…
Papuan Women Working Group’s Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
On 14 April 2018, the Papuan Women’s Working Group (PWG) submitted a paper to Hilal Elver, the UN Special Rapporteur…
Papuan Women Working Group’s Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
On 14 April 2018, the Papuan Women’s Working Group (PWG) submitted a paper to Hilal Elver, the UN Special Rapporteur…