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5 May 2021
Statement
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
11 March 2021
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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
8 March 2021
Statement
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
All over the world, women lead. They lead peace processes, run businesses, establish hospitals and schools. They are presidents of countries and corporate boards. They head international and... Read more
5 March 2021
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“The garment kept her alive”: Putting training into practice at Rumginae Hospital
Dr Kevin Pondikou applies anti-shock garment to Gosima in Rumginae Hospital, Western Province. Photo | UNFPA/ Rachel Donovan. It is early on a Monday evening and a young woman is hurried into the... Read more
26 February 2021
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“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
6 February 2021
Statement
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
25 January 2021
Statement
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
13 January 2021
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ICM and UNFPA launch ‘A Moment for Midwives’ — A Digital Ode to Midwives Everywhere
The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have come together to share the first-ever issue of ‘A Moment for Midwives’— a digital magazine... Read more
13 December 2020
News
we have created a social media competition #ByHerForHer #SupportedByHim and would like to invite everyone to find the murals and take a selfie to post and tag @UNFPAPNG Facebook and @unfpa_png Instagram pages. The best photo selected with descriptions about what women’s rights in PNG means, wins a prize.
“By Her, for Her Supported by Him” Art Calls for Action on Human Rights
“By Her, for Her Supported by Him” Art Calls for Action on Human Rights As part of the 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women in PNG and in commemorating the Human Rights Day, the NCD... Read more
10 December 2020
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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on Human Rights Day
Realizing human rights, equal and inalienable for every person, is the most just and meaningful goal of any society. Human rights are universal principles, yet as Eleanor Roosevelt once reminded us,... Read more

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