The Asia- Pacific Conference on East Timor was held in May of 1994 in Manila. The goal of the conference was to bring into focus the Timorese's people's right to self-determination and consolidate its support network in the Asia-Pacific region.
The file contains information and proposals related to Canada's development strategies in Indonesia, stemming from a Round Table on East Timor held in Ottawa, February 22, 1999. The document was compiled by Milena Pires and Catherine Scott, Asia Policy Officers for the Catholic Institute for International Relations.
Contents:
Piece-meal, a-political approach
Lack of Coordination
Gender-Blind
Proposals in relation to 1,2&3 above, for discussion
Holistic Approach to Development & Peace Making
a) A donor's forum b) Support for an East Timorese Development Department
Gender-Sensitive Development Work, Peace-Making & Institution-Building
A symposium was being held in March of 1997 discussing the Case of East Timor and Indonesia. Also includes the Eastern Indonesia Universities development project.
The file contains information on the East Timor Hope Foundation, including a pamphlet produced by the group and a letter addressed to the group from Abe Barreto Soares requesting funds.
Various documents regarding the United States Special Committee on Decolonization: Session on East Timor from 1987 to 1997. The file includes statements from members of support groups for East Timor.
A flyer with the description: 25 Nov. 1987, Utrecht, The Netherlands. Reflection on Maluku, Timor and Papua by Group Purnama. ‘Three Peoples - One Enemy (an a Dutch colonial past…)’ | The flyer is written in Dutch.
A photograph entitled, “Osaka, Japan.” with the description: 1987. Oct: Mr. Rogue Rodrigues during a meeting in Osaka named ‘Let’s talk about East Timor with Mr. Rogue Rodrigues.’
A document entitled, “Paz E Justiça Para Timor-Leste (Peace and Justice for East Timor)” Separata do No. 18 - Agosto/Novembro 1987 (Reprint No. 18 - August/November 1987) Sobre: 1. Propaganda Indonésia num semanário Portugês, 2. Programa do Governo relativo a Timor-Leste (About: 1. Indonesian advertising in a Portuguese weekly, 2. Government program related to Timor-Leste) | 17 pages, the entire document is in Portuguese.
A cartoon sketch of people protesting with a sign that reads: “No arms for Suharto”, 1987.
“East Timor Report” No. 12, November 1987. It includes: “Australian agencies urge enquiry,” UN Secretary-General’s new report,” “How East Timor is administered,” “Voting with your feet: elections in Timor,” “Amnesty: human rights report,” “Armes clashes continue” and “UN Decolonization Committee meets.” | 8 pages
C.I.S.E.T. (Christian in Solidarity with East Timor) Newsletter, February-March 1987. It includes: “Fretilin chief seeks continues support of the church,” “Students in Jakarta,” “European Churches discuss East Timor,” and “East Timorese, Alan Bond and the Pope.” | 3 pages.
A document entitled, “Timorese Prisoners Fund” and how one can support this fund. It was created by AETA. “A support fund for East Timorese prisoners in Indonesian gaols has been established by solidarity groups in Australia. 1987.
A document entitled, “East Timor: a genocide ignored” created by TAPOL. It includes the history of the country. The document is a little blurry. | 2 pages.
“Independence Support Group invites Former Army Platoon Commander to Speak. What did Japanese do in East Timor during the War?” it is written by Asahi Shimbun (Osaka edition), May 10th, 1987. The document is written in Japanese with an english translation that follows. | 2 pages, one in Japanese.
Extensive summaries of conversations in Jakarta with well-placed, informed Indonesians – conducted by Juan Federer 25 January to 07 February 1992. Also includes preparatory planning and post-visit correspondence.
