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Accelerate Interventions to Ensure No One Left Behind: UNFPA, NSO Release Key Indicators from National Survey

calendar_today 18 May 2023

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Accelerate Interventions to Ensure No One Left Behind: UNFPA, NSO Release Key Indicators from National Survey

Key indicators from the Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey 2022 have been released by UNFPA and the National Statistical Office, showing commendable gains but highlighting the…

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After Months Cut Off from Services, Dignity Kits Reach Displaced Women and Girls in Ambum District, Enga Province

calendar_today 16 May 2023

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After Months Cut Off from Services, Dignity Kits Reach Displaced Women and Girls in Ambum District, Enga Province

For months, women and girls displaced by election-related violence in Ambum-Kompiam have been disconnected from basic services and without basic hygiene supplies. With support…

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“We want to protect and promote life and peace”: Bishop Orowae welcomes support in fight against GBV and SARV

calendar_today 13 May 2023

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“We want to protect and promote life and peace”: Bishop Orowae welcomes support in fight against GBV and SARV

UNFPA and USAID are supporting the Catholic Diocese of Wabag in protecting women and girls displaced by conflict from GBV or SARV.

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Midwifery Students Excited to Use New Birthing Simulators

calendar_today 12 May 2023

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Midwifery Students Excited to Use New Birthing Simulators

Birthing simulators are building skills and confidence for midwifery students and practitioners across Papua New Guinea with the provision of 14 new kits.

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“It improves their confidence”: UNFPA Supports Survivors of Violence with Hygiene Kits in Goroka

calendar_today 01 May 2023

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“It improves their confidence”: UNFPA Supports Survivors of Violence with Hygiene Kits in Goroka

UNFPA distribution of dignity kits to Goroka Base Hospital Family Support Centre provides basic hygiene supplies and a confidence boost for survivors of gender-based violence.

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“You must be passionate”: Alexis’ Journey with the UN in Papua New Guinea

calendar_today 01 May 2023

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“You must be passionate”: Alexis’ Journey with the UN in Papua New Guinea

Since starting his role as an intern during the COVID-19 outbreak, Alexis Esekia says passion for the UN's mission has driven him in his career to UNFPA.

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Provincial and District Hospitals Receive Vacuum Extractor Kits from UNFPA

calendar_today 17 April 2023

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Provincial and District Hospitals Receive Vacuum Extractor Kits from UNFPA

A delivery of 35 vacuum extractor kits will equip hospitals around Papua New Guinea with improved capacity to manage prolonged labour.

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

calendar_today 05 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. 

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

calendar_today 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 Australian Government. 

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