Social & Culture

In Manokwari, the departure of 210 participants on interfaith religious journeys from Papua Barat (West Papua) became more than a farewell ceremony. It was presented by the provincial government as …

Healthcare in Papua is often measured not only by the number of doctors and nurses available but also by something much more basic: whether a hospital has the equipment needed …

For the families of three agricultural officials killed in Papua Pegunungan, the loss of a parent has brought a difficult question that extends far beyond the immediate tragedy: how can …

The musamus in Papua Selatan (South Papua) is among the region’s most unusual natural attractions. Rising several metres above the ground, these giant termite mounds can resemble small towers or …

At first glance, Wasur National Park in Papua Selatan (South Papua) may appear to be a broad expanse of grassland and wetland stretching toward Indonesia’s eastern frontier. But closer inspection …

The people’s school in Papua programme is entering a new phase as Indonesia builds three permanent integrated schools in Kota Jayapura, Sarmi and Biak Numfor, a government investment designed to …

The Indonesian National Army Forces’ (TNI) community service in Papua Tengah (Central Papua) is taking shape through a series of practical programmes aimed at improving connectivity, strengthening village economies and …

The call for free education and free nutritious meals in Papua is gaining renewed attention as Papua Pegunungan’s (Highland Papua) Vice Governor Ones Pahabol asks the central government to place …

The Papua Tengah’s (Central Papua) conflict prevention strategy is taking a distinctly local turn. Instead of relying solely on government institutions, the provincial administration is placing eight major tribal leaders …

The Papua peace dialogue held in Jayapura on September 17 brought together religious leaders, academics, government representatives, customary figures and civil society groups around a message that was simple but …