We also recognize the critical importance of protecting our women and girls f...

“We also recognize the critical importance of protecting our women and girls from violence and discrimination. Papua New Guinea is taking a proactive approach through education, advocacy and legislation to prevent gender-based violence. We have made violence against women and girls a crime punishable by law. Partnership with all stakeholders including our development partners and civil society forms an important part of gender empowerment and equality. We commend the support of substantial funding announced at the margins of the Pacific Islands Forum level from Australia as well as other development partners including New Zealand, United States and the UN.”