Pesta Babi: Colonialism in our Time
Pesta Babi: Colonialism in our Time
October 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm IST
Documentary screening and panel discussion
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Artists
Dorthea Wabiser, Campaign Manager, Yayasan Pusaka Bentala Rakyat, and indigenous Women Human Rights Defender
Aida Ulim, journalist at Jubi Media, and indigenous Women Human Rights Defender
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Pesta Babi is a documentary about Indigenous communities in South Papua and the impact of the Proyek Strategis Nasional (PSN) or National Strategic Project on their life and land. The film follows five indigenous people as forests are cleared for plantations, food-estate programs, and other industrial projects. It explores concerns about environmental damage, loss of traditional livelihoods, and threats to Indigenous culture. The filmmakers argue that these developments resemble a modern form of colonialism because local communities often have limited control over decisions affecting their land. Overall, the documentary raises questions about the balance between economic development and the rights of Indigenous peoples. The screening will be followed by Q&A with defenders from West Papua.
This event is presented by Peace Bridges International
Human rights defenders are at the heart of all we do at Peace Bridges International.
We provide protection, support and recognition to local human rights defenders who work in areas of repression and conflict and have requested our support. We believe that lasting transformation of conflicts cannot come from outside, but must be based on the capacity and desires of local people. We avoid imposing, interfering or getting directly involved in the work of the people we accompany. Our work is effective because we take an integrated approach, combining a presence alongside human rights defenders on the ground with an extensive network of international support.
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