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What to expect

After the church service, Hani Setiawan presents her research on the role of the Doopsgezinde mission during colonialism and the often overlooked role of Javanese women.

  • Church service led by Essemie van Dunné
  • Hani Setiawan speaks after the service
  • Research based on archival study
  • Javanese women’s stories and experiences

Questions

When does Silent Voices: Javanese Women in the Archives of the Doopsgezinde Zendings Vereeniging start and end?

Silent Voices: Javanese Women in the Archives of the Doopsgezinde Zendings Vereeniging runs Sunday, 22 November 2026, 12:00 until 13:45.

Where is Silent Voices: Javanese Women in the Archives of the Doopsgezinde Zendings Vereeniging?

Silent Voices: Javanese Women in the Archives of the Doopsgezinde Zendings Vereeniging takes place at Doopsgezind Amsterdam, Singel 452, Amsterdam.

What is the talk about?

Hani Setiawan talks about her research into the role of the Doopsgezinde mission during colonialism and the often overlooked role of Javanese women.

She uses archival research to show how Javanese women’s stories and experiences appear in the archives.

Does the event follow a church service?

Yes. The talk takes place after a church service led by Essemie van Dunné.

Hani Setiawan then speaks about her research.

Is it in person?

Yes, it is in person at Doopsgezind Amsterdam.

Amsterdam

Getting there

Doopsgezind Amsterdam, Singel 452, 1017 AW Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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