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5 April 2023
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UNFPA Papua New Guinea Bilum Video Named Honoree in International Webby Awards

UNFPA Papua New Guinea’s Threads That Bind Us: The Story of the Bilum has been named as honoree in the 27th Annual Webby Awards. 

30 March 2023
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UNFPA Delivers Essential Hygiene Supplies to Women and Girls Affected by Violence in Porgera, Enga Province

Women and girls affected by violence in Enga Province have received essential hygiene supplies with support from UNFPA, Care International, and the... Read more

29 March 2023
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People stand around table counting boxes of medical stock.

Taking out the Guesswork: Strengthening Medical Supply Chain Management in PNG's Highlands Region

Having the right equipment and medicines on hand is critical for Papua New Guinea’s stretched healthcare workforce to deliver positive outcomes for... Read more

27 March 2023
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Actor cries, being held by two others in play in Port Moresby.

Real, Raw, Confronting: 600 People Attend Inaugural Arts Awareness Month

Three plays, 19 performances, and one intense month of theatre sees themes of sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence take centre... Read more

17 March 2023
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Woman in yellow shirt stands in front of series of flip charts on supply chain issues.

“The issue is management of supplies at all levels,” Western Highlands Provincial Health Coordinator Welcomes Inventory Management Training

Making sure essential medicines are available when and where they are needed is critical to ending preventable maternal death. New training for staff... Read more

15 March 2023
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“Information is Power”: Sr Anna Pongua Encourages Education on Family Planning

Eastern Highland's Sr Anna Pongua calls for improved education on family planning to address teenage pregnancy in the province.

8 March 2023
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Man in blue shirt stands beside row of midwifery dummies.

Break the Mindset: Midwifery is a Career for Men, Too

Midwifery is often seen as 'women's work'. UNFPA scholarship recipient Gilbert Gei shares why he is pursuing his passion to help save... Read more

7 March 2023
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White text on orange background reads "It is of concern if our teachers engage in human rights abuses"

UNFPA Strongly Condemns Torture of 4 Women by Teachers in Porgera

This incident follows the torture of five women in Enga which was reported in January. We understand many other sorcery accusation related violence... Read more

5 March 2023
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Man sits with head in his hands being embraced by woman.

'He is Victor' Kicks Off Arts Awareness Month at Moresby Arts Theatre

A performance of the confronting 'He is Victor' kicks off a month of activities using art as advocacy for sexual and reproductive health.

2 March 2023
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10 Midwifery Students Receive Scholarship from UNFPA

Sr Clerah Goveh, coordinator of the Midwifery School, welcome support, sharing “The country really does need more midwives. Ten new midwives is a... Read more

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