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World Population Day Statement: The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population.
For some, it has led some to postponing childbearing. For others, disruptions in health care have led to unintended pregnancies. Although we have yet to get a full picture of the impact of COVID-... Read more
My Body is My Own: UNFPA supports Youth Campaign on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Recently in Kokopo, a man beat his young girlfriend to death after she told him she was pregnant with his baby. A lot of young girls continue to die of Gender-Based Violence complications. Countless... Read more
With support from Zonta International, UNFPA launches the project “Strengthening national health sector capacity to deliver survivor-centred response to gender-based violence survivors in Papua New Guinea”
Alotau: Through the financial support of Zonta International, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Papua New Guinea Country Office in coordination with Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority (... Read more
The data is clear – invest in midwives
Message from Marielle Sander, Representative, UNFPA Papua New Guinea Country Office The latest edition of the State of the World’s Midwifery report launched today by UNFPA, the World Health... Read more
UNFPA supports women and girls displaced by the inter-clan violence in Hela Province, Papua New Guinea
Janet Hangu, one of the young girls displaced by the violent inter-clan conflict in Hela Province received UNFPA's Dignity Kit distributed at Tari Women's Association. Janet said "the Dignity Kit is... Read more
Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond - International Women’s Day - Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem
Women supporting women. Women leading the way for other women. Women's leadership, grounded in human rights and gender equality. Our Executive... Read more
“The garment kept her alive”: Putting training into practice at Rumginae Hospital
A UNFPA delivery of equipment to Rumginae Rural Hospital gets put to use almost immediately to save the life a young mother in Western Province.
“UNFPA’s support for the renovation of the Labour and Postnatal wards has now made it a safe delivery environment for mothers and babies.”
The first female twins who were safely delivered at the UNFPA renovated facility on 9th January 2021. Photo: Sr Philomena/Matkomnai Health Centre UNFPA Papua New Guinea supported the renovation of... Read more
2 million additional cases of FGM likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19
2 million additional cases of female genital mutilation likely to occur over next decade due to COVID-19 Only united, concerted and well-funded action can end this human rights violation Statement on... Read more
Coming up... Census 2021 Structural Listing
The National Statistical Office (NSO), wishes to inform the general public throughout Papua New Guinea that Structural Listing for the 2021National Population and Housing Census will be carried out... Read more