INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS
FOR WEST PAPUA (ILWP)
Launched in Guyana on 3rd April 2009
THE STATEMENT OF LEGAL PRINCIPLES
ON WEST PAPUA
We the undersigned recognise and confirm that the indigenous peoples of West Papua have a fundamental right to self-determination under international law.
We are committed to assisting the indigenous peoples of West Papua to exercise freely and peacefully their right to self-determination.
We are also committed to upholding, strengthening and preserving the fundamental rights and freedoms of the indigenous peoples of West Papua under international law.
We call upon the international community of States and the United Nations to uphold the international rule of law.
We request indigenous peoples across the world to help the indigenous Papuan peoples to exercise peacefully their human rights.
Charles Foster MA (Cantab), of the Inner Temple, Barrister (England), and of the Kings’ Inns, Dublin, Barrister (Ireland), Outer Temple Chambers, London, and the Ethox Centre,
University of Oxford Founder and Co-Chair
Melinda Janki LL.B, BCL (Oxford), LL.M, Former Solicitor (England), Attorney-at-Law (Guyana); International Human Rights Lawyer; Founder and Co-Chair
Jennifer Robinson International investment law and human rights