Mientje: Kartini of Papua
Tuesday, October 3, 2006
MIENTJE D.C. Roembiak may appear serene and uncomplicated. But when she speaks, her voice sounds firm and forceful. Not too long ago she was named Woman of the Year by the Yayasan Penghargaan Indonesia (Indonesia Awards Foundation), for her tireless work in empowering Papuans. I prefer to work through the knowledge that I have, said this anthropology lecturer from Cendrawasih University in Jayapura.
Mientjes name is quite well-known in Papua, also
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