The Voice of West Papua

19/06/2024

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West Papua, a region renowned for its breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage, is home to an astonishing 300 languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse places on the planet. This incredible linguistic tapestry is a testament to the region’s unique history and the resilience of its people.

In a celebration of this remarkable cultural wealth, the West Papua community is coming together to sing in three of their native languages: Biak, Serui/Ambai, and Sentani. This extraordinary event will showcase the vibrant sounds and rhythms of these languages, highlighting the unique cultural identities that make West Papua so special.

As the voices of the community come together in song, they will not only be sharing their language and culture but also their stories, traditions, and struggles. This powerful expression of unity and pride will resonate deeply, both within the community and with audiences around the world.

Join us in celebrating the linguistic diversity of West Papua and the unbreakable spirit of its people. Let the songs in Biak, Serui/Ambai, and Sentani languages fill your heart with joy, your mind with wonder, and your soul with a deeper connection to this incredible region and its people

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Nina is Yiddish woman. She is an activist, mental health researcher, musician & singer/songwriter. She will be performing couple of songs she has written about West Papua this Saturday at Bakar-Bakar fundraiser.

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There will also be film screen. The film is called SA PU NAMA PENGUNGSI (My Name is Pengungsi). This story follows the lives and families of two children, both named “refugee”, born and currently being raised in parts of West Papua distant from their families’ places of origin. Their displacement is clearly correlated with the increased presence of extractive corporate interests backed in and supported by a military presence. In both children’s cases this has been enabled by the gradual breaking up of the region of West Papua into first two, and now five, separate provinces.

10/06/2024

Join us this evening as Nina shares her inspiration, her passion for music and activism, and her vital work in mental health research. Tune in to3CR Community Radio, 855AM on your dial, 3CR digital and streaming live on www.3cr.org.au 6:30pm-7:30pm

10/06/2024

The 3CR Radiothon is our annual celebration of grassroots broadcasting, and we need your help to keep our wheels turning. And the Voice of West Papua is privileged to be part of this amazing station. 3CR has provided platform for West Papua community to raise awareness and shed light on the human rights issues that is happening in West Papua and the West Papuan people struggle for self determination. As a non-profit station, we rely on the generosity of our listeners and supporters to continue providing a platform for diverse voices, underrepresented communities, and social justice initiatives.

Your donation will help us:

- Amplify marginalized voices and stories
- Promote human rights and social change
- Showcase local music and arts
- Keep our station running and thriving!

Although our Radiothon event for the Voice of West Papua a took place on June 4th, 2024, you can still be a part of it! Make a donation today by calling us on 03 9419 8377 or online at www.3cr.org.au. Alternatively, you can visit https://www.givenow.com.au/ to make a donation.

Every contribution counts, and we're grateful for your support. Together, let's keep community radio strong and vibrant! ✊🏾🙏🏾

04/06/2024

The Voice of West Papua Radiothon Show tonight 6:30-7:30pm 💪🏿📣📻

Tune in 855am / 3CRDigital / 3cr.org.au.

Call the station on 9419 8377 or go to 3cr.org.au/donate to pledge and donate.

Support The Voice of West Papua on 3CR’s Radiothon 2024! Your donation will help amplify the voices of West Papuan peoples, promoting self-determination, human rights, and social justice. Donate now and stand in solidarity with the people of West Papua

01/06/2024

Listen back to this weeks The Voice of West Papua where Ronny Kareni joined the program ✊🏾to discuss Kanaky.

🎧 3cr.org.au/voiceofwestpapua

The French government, under the leadership of President Emmanuel Macron, unilaterally introduced the bill granting voting rights to French citizens in Kanaky without consulting the indigenous Kanak people or their elected representatives. This lack of consultation has been widely criticized as a violation of the principles of decolonization and self-determination, which are enshrined in the Nouméa Accord.

The Kanak people have long been seeking recognition of their rights and autonomy over their ancestral lands, and the introduction of this bill without their input or consent has been seen as a betrayal of France’s commitments to decolonization. The move has sparked widespread outrage and resentment among the Kanak people, who feel that their voices and interests are being ignored once again by the French government.

The lack of consultation has also been criticized by experts and observers, who argue that it is a clear violation of international human rights standards and the principles of free, prior, and informed consent. The move has damaged trust and relations between the French government and the Kanak people, and has raised serious questions about France’s commitment to decolonization and human rights in the Pacific. He also compared this to Indonesian government introducing laws and passing bills that will impact West Papuans without due consultation.

Tune in on 3CR
855am / 3CRDigital / 3cr.org.au

Tuesdays weekly 6:30-7:30pm

28/05/2024

The 3CR Radiothon is an annual fundraising event organized by 3CR Community Radio, a non-profit radio station based in Melbourne, Australia. This event is crucial in raising essential funds to support the station's operations, programming, and community initiatives.

During Radiothon, we encourage our valued listeners and supporters to donate to support our work, which includes:

- Broadcasting diverse programs and voices
- Providing a platform for underrepresented communities
- Promoting social justice and human rights
- Showcasing local music and arts

Our Radiothon will take place on Tuesday, June 4th from 6:30-7:30pm. You can pledge and donate by calling us on 03 9419 8377 or online at www.3cr.org.au. Alternatively, you can visit https://www.givenow.com.au/ to make a donation.

23/01/2024

Great to have these 3 Papuan students in the studio these evening. The, Kayo & Rib shared their experience and challenges of being students in Australia.

19/09/2023

Join us this evening for a chat with Jacob and hear his take on recent restructure and change of leadership within ULMWP. This evening from 6:30-7:30pm on 855am bandwidth, streaming on www.3cr.org.au and live on instagram

29/08/2023

Speaking with kk Jacob re MSG Leaders saying ULMWP hasn’t met criteria to be member of MSG

06/08/2023

Report came out of West Papua in late 2022 that Indonesian military is using bombs, drones, rocket launcher and white phosphorus munitions against civilians in West Papua. Many viewers at that time think those images were doctored somehow to paint a horrible picture of Indonesia government. If you think its doctored, watch this documentary by friendlyjordies. A comedian/film maker who gained exclusive access to the region to hear first hand accounts from the victims of Indonesia brutality. Link 👇🏾

Kristo's video: https://youtu.be/0pOJUbwEig8PNG Trust report: https://www.friendlyjordies.com/post/report-on-the-continuing-aggravated-attack-serious-human-r...

16/03/2023

Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko also wants to make progress on a defense cooperation agreement with Indonesia.

14/06/2022

The civil resistance in West Papua is steadfast, creative, diverse and growing. Wage Peace is working closely with organisers in West Papua towards our shared goal: end Indonesian state violence in the occupied territory. Papuans are calling for the withdrawal of Indonesian troops and the start of p...

07/06/2022

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