Carmel Budiardjo 95 years young 18JUN2020
*“It is my fervent wish that future generations uphold the principles of political freedoms, peace and anti-militarism”* (London, 18 June 2020) Ninety-five years ago today Carmel Brickman was born in London, later taking her Indonesian husband's last name to become Carmel Budiardjo. Having been an activist since a young age as a student, she carried on to set up TAPOL in 1973 on her release as a political prisoner in Indonesia. TAPOL carries on her legacy. *Happy birthday, Carmel!* The Right Livelihood Award's tribute on Carmel’s birthday: https://www.rightlivelihoodaward.org/media/carmel-budiardjo-urges-respect-for-political-freedoms-as-she-turns-95/ Carmel and the Story of TAPOL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3kdrMXXE0o&t=1275s TAPOL's bulletins from 1973 to 2008 are stored at Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia, from where electronic versions can be accessed. http://bit.ly/19WLykX Tagged: Perempuan <https://www.tapol.org/taxonomy/term/146> <https://twitter.com/TapolUK> <http://www.facebook.com/TapolIndonesia?sk=wall>
