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8 November 2023
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Sr. Lorraine Tarasu and UNFPA Humanitarian Officer Ms. Keren Bun with a RPI box

Dignity Kits reach women affected by Mt. Bagana Volcano Eruption in Central Bougainville

“Displaced women and girls first saw whistles in their kits and asked why they have one because according to their knowledge, a whistle is only used... Read more

7 November 2023
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A participant talking during PFA session

Community Frontliners during Mt. Bagana Volcanic Crisis receive Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Frontline responders often are in situations where they feel compelled to put the needs of the community before their own needs. Most training they... Read more

26 October 2023
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Community Leader Ms. Alice Bibe talking during a session on Psychological

Mental heath is a human right says Hela women leader Alice Bibe

Ms. Alice Bibe has been a Women's Officer in the Hela Province for more than 36 years. She has always been passionate to serve the mothers and... Read more

24 October 2023
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UNFPA Finance Associate Ms. Leottina Markhill

UN Day is is about humanity and leaving no on behind

“UN Day for me is a time to reflect on the goals that the United Nations is committed to and also to really take a deeper look on the work that UN... Read more

20 October 2023
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PSA stakeholders posing for a picture after the 2 day consultation

Population Situation Analysis first of its kind in PNG and the Pacific

Papua New Guinea is the first country in the Pacific Region to successfully host and complete a Population Situation Analysis Consultation, from the... Read more

29 September 2023
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A green shock garment hangs on a washing line with linens from maternity ward.

Mother Saved in Wabag After Midwife Applies New Skills

A young mother who experienced post-partum hemorrhage at Enga's Wabag General Hospital was saved as midwives put into practice new skills in... Read more

27 September 2023
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New Representative Joins UNFPA Papua New Guinea

The new UNFPA Representative for Papua New Guinea, Ms Saira Shameem, has presented her credentials to the Secretary of the Department of Foreign... Read more

11 September 2023
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Mediation Teams from Hela Province Receive Training on Psychological First Aid

28 community mediators from Koroba, Tari, and Komo-Magarima completed a two-day intensive psychological first aid workshop to support peacebuilding... Read more

10 September 2023
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Teaching Colleges to Begin Training on Comprehensive Sexuality Education Curriculum

Four teacher’s colleges in Papua New Guinea will begin training for prospective teachers on a revised comprehensive sexuality education curriculum in... Read more

6 September 2023
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Three women around a table calculating stock levels.

"It's not up to the health worker to decide for them": Health Workers in Port Moresby Emphasise Importance of Family Planning Choices

New commodities supply training for health workers in National Capital District introduces electronic inventory management system to prevent... Read more

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