Dorkas Tokoro-Hanasbey

She was also a regular contributor for Triton, a monthly illustrated publication owned by the Bevolkingsvoorlichting (indigenous information) bureau of the Dutch New Guinea government.

[5] In an interview with Het Parool, Tokoro-Hanasbey stated that she wants to focus on furthering female representation in the Dutch New Guinea and spreading awareness on gender equality.

The call was reprinted in other newspapers with various other textual and pictorial supplements, including an image of Tokoro-Hanasbey's swearing-in as a parliament member.

[7] During the UNTEA period, Tokoro-Hanasbey and several members of the New Guinea Council were invited by the Indonesian government to visit various provinces in Indonesia.

[8] Following the annexation of Papua to Indonesia, Tokoro-Hanasbey co-signed the Statement of Determination (Pernyataan Kebulatan Tekad) or called Kotabaru Charter (Piagam Kotabaru) along with members of the Papua Regional People's Representative Council—Papua's regional parliament—and representative of social groups, pledging loyalty to Indonesia.

Tokoro-Hanasbey with Dutch Social Works Minister Marga Klompé .
Tokoro-Hanasbey (third from the right, in front) with Queen Juliana of the Netherlands .