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Transforming Mental Health Support: Empowering Peer Educators in Papua New Guinea for Lasting Change

calendar_today 04 February 2025

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Transforming Mental Health Support: Empowering Peer Educators in Papua New Guinea for Lasting Change

From January 27 to 31, 2025, ten dedicated staff members from the Papua New Guinea Family Health Association (PNG FHA) took part in a transformative one-week training on Mental…

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From caregiver to champion: Gilbert Gei’s mission to save mothers and babies in Hela province

calendar_today 27 January 2025

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From caregiver to champion: Gilbert Gei’s mission to save mothers and babies in Hela province

In the heart of Hela Province, Papua New Guinea, 25-year-old Gilbert Gei is leading a vital mission. He now manages the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Unit at Magarima District…

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Leaders in Eastern Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea Unite to End Sorcery Accusation-Related Violence

calendar_today 20 December 2024

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Leaders in Eastern Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea Unite to End Sorcery Accusation-Related Violence

On December 11, 2024, Goroka in Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands Province became the hub of a landmark effort to address Sorcery Accusation-Related Violence (SARV), Gender…

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UNFPA Global Report Reveals Persistent Gaps in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

calendar_today 12 December 2024

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UNFPA Global Report Reveals Persistent Gaps in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

The 2024 State of World Population (SWOP) Report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) marks three decades of progress in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)…

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Australia and UNFPA Partner to Boost Emergency Services in Enga with Ambulance Donation

calendar_today 11 December 2024

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Australia and UNFPA Partner to Boost Emergency Services in Enga with Ambulance Donation

The Enga Provincial Health Authority in Papua New Guinea has received a fully equipped medical ambulance, thanks to funding support by the Australian Government, in partnership…

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The digital frontline: Protecting women and girls from online violence

calendar_today 25 November 2024

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The digital frontline: Protecting women and girls from online violence

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marking the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional…

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5th Midwifery Symposium sees more than 200 midwives gather in Port Moresby

calendar_today 22 November 2024

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5th Midwifery Symposium sees more than 200 midwives gather in Port Moresby

More than 200 midwives from health facilities throughout Papua New Guinea gathered in Port Moresby to participate in the 5th Midwifery Symposium, organized by the Papua New Guinea…

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National Youth Parliament 2024 officially commences this week in Port Moresby

calendar_today 20 November 2024

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National Youth Parliament 2024 officially commences this week in Port Moresby

With a call to action for leadership and innovation in shaping the future of Papua New Guinea, the National Youth Parliament commenced in Port Moresby this week bringing together…

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UNFPA and Monpi Coffee Exports Partner to Enhance Health and Livelihoods of Farmers

calendar_today 12 November 2024

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UNFPA and Monpi Coffee Exports Partner to Enhance Health and Livelihoods of Farmers

In Papua New Guinea’s Highlands, coffee farming is more than just a job—it’s an integral part of community life and culture. Now, through a new partnership between UNFPA and Monpi…

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