Two women tortured over sorcery claims in PNG
PNG: Shocking. The young Papua New Guinea cop was lost for words. On his first raid with his unit, the unfolding scene of disgust hit him hard in his guts and reverberated through his body. “This is shocking,” he
PNG contingent heads home after Solomons mission
PNG police contingent left Honiara for Port Moresby last Friday after successfully completing their mission in Solomon
Palau: Women in the house
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Palau, much like other Pacific islands, is rich in tradition and culture, and its legal system is a blend of United States common law and indigenous customary law, which has constitutional
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
Solomon Islands riot cost SI$534m (US$66m)
Following last week’s Solomon Islands riots, the U.S. consular agency in the Solomon Islands has warned U.S. citizens there of a “possibility of demonstrations” on Monday, when Parliament will vote on
Solomon Islands update: Government intact, no confidence motion filed, more Australian police on way
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his government is fully intact. Sogavare said he is sincerely grateful to his colleague MPs for their ongoing support and solidarity to stand for the principles of
Ending violence against women and girls
Sponsored content Gender based violence is a scourge of the Pacific. It can take the form of physical or sexual violence at the hands of partners, non-partner sexual assault, sexual exploitation and trafficking, and can