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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. 

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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

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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

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Foreign ministers discuss health, gender violence in Rwanda

Commonwealth foreign ministers have met in-person for the first time in almost three years in Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Saturday. They considered multifaceted issues

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Australia’s investment in gender equity

The newly appointed Australian Ambassador for women and girls, Christine Clarke, has marked her debut press conference with a strong message against gender-based

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