Rosa Koian
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Rosa Koian is a human rights and environmental activist from Papua New Guinea.[1]
Publications
Koian is a leading member of the Bismarck Ramu Group, a non-governmental organisation based in Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.[2] The group represents indigenous communities on development and conservation issues. The group leads legal challenges against the advances of international corporations, particularly in resource extraction industries and palm oil production.[3][4]
Koian also works with sufferers of leprosy to assist them in leading active lives and advocates for their needs.[1][5][6]
Koian worked with the Oakland Institute on the film On Our Land, which was released in 2013 and described the rapid and massive appropriation of Papua New Guinean land by foreign-owned corporations.[7][8]
Koian is editor of Wantok Niuspepa, the only Tok Pisin language newspaper in Papua New Guinea.[9]
References
- 1 2 "Rosa Koian". The Pacific Community. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ↑ Koian, Rosa. "Women in patrilineal and matrilineal societies in Melanesia" (PDF). Retrieved 28 July 2018.
- ↑ "Rosa Koian-Resource Wars | Moana Nui Action Alliance". mnaa-ca.org. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ↑ Wilton, Jen. "Papua New Guinea: the new frontier for palm oil production : : Contributoria - people supporting journalism". www.contributoria.com. Archived from the original on April 15, 2017. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ↑ "Scourge of leprosy, a disease of the poor, returns to PNG - Keith Jackson & Friends: PNG ATTITUDE". asopa.typepad.com. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ↑ "Leprosy was thought to be eliminated in Papua New Guinea – but it's back". The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners News. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ↑ "On Our Land Film: Press Kit". oaklandinstitute.org. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ↑ "Papua New Guinea: Logging giants dodge tax, social responsibilities". Green Left Weekly. 2016-09-06. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ↑ "Breaking Barriers in Papua New Guinea: Rosa Koian". World Bank. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ↑ "Social and Economic Impact of Climate Change in Papua New Guinea, Rosa Koian. C42.1, 2012. - Melanesian Institute Shop". shop.mi.org.pg. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
- ↑ Koian, Rosa (2012). "Social and economic impact of climate change in Papua New Guinea". Catalyst. 42 (1).