Gender based violence in PNG the ‘norm’, committee hears
In PNG, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has become a norm with already 72% of young Papua New Guineans experiencing violence in their relationships every day, the parliamentary committee on this issue has been told. Deputy
Pacific Women Leaders call for action to end ‘epidemic’ of gender-based violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive and devastating crisis for women and girls in the region with Pacific women ministers urging governments and communities to urgently address the issue through prevention
Solomon Islands grapples with gender-based violence and cybercrime
The Solomon Islands is facing a crisis of gender-based violence, ranking among the highest in the Pacific region for violence against women, Permanent Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cedrik
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2023
Location: Promenade Roger Laroque, Nouméa 98800, New Caledonia Saturday, November 25, 2023 The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25
Gender-based violence rate ‘shameful’: Dame Meg
Papua New Guinea’s rates of gender-based violence are “shameful”, said former Pacific Islands Forum General-Secretary Dame Meg Taylor at the University of Papua New Guinea’s 67th graduation this
Gender-based violence report to go to PNG parliament
Papua New Guinea Special Parliamentary Committee on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) will table a report for the August session of parliament which will include concrete, practical recommendations for action aimed at
Solomon Islands loses USD$15.1 million in productivity due to violence
A UN Women costing study shows that Solomon Islands has lost approximately USD$15.1 million in the annual productivity of women in the formal sector due to violence in 2021. This accounts for 1% of the country’s gross
President Heine urges bold action on gender equality at Pacific Women’s Conference
Marshall Islands President D. Hilda Heine has called on Pacific leaders, urging them to adopt intentional, innovative, and bold approaches to tackle the complex challenges of gender inequality in the region.
Nauru Police Force Takes Lead in Addressing Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences
3 July 2024 Yaren, Nauru – The Nauru Police Force has launched a specialized training initiative to enhance their response capabilities and service delivery for survivors of gender-based violence, demonstrating their
Social worker says Pacific men misinterpreting the Bible to justify domestic violence
There is concern over Bible verses being misinterpreted by some Pacific men to justify domestic violence, a Samoan-Chinese social worker says. Genevieve Sang-Yum, a lecturer in social work at Unitec’s Waitakere
