The Gender-Based Violence Sub-sector in Papua New Guinea is led by the Department for Community Development & Religion and co-led by UNFPA. The GBV Sub-sector convenes a number of national and international organizations, women-led organizations, and government entities to coordinate the GBV prevention and response intervention in the context of Papua New Guinea. The GBV Sub-sector aims, in collaboration with the relevant government ministries, UN agencies, and local and international NGOs, to consolidate, coordinate, improve support, and develop activities of all relevant stakeholders in the prevention of and response to GBV. The GBV Sub-sector in Papua New Guinea has developed specific Terms of Reference (ToR) defining its roles, operational modalities, and responsibilities aiming to strengthen the collective response to GBV. The document has been endorsed by members.
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea faces recurring humanitarian needs due to a combination of natural and human-induced hazards. Disaster events frequently happen at varying degrees, some with minimal impact and some that spike humanitarian needs. The country lies…
Papua New Guinea
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Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, 18 February: The United Nations in Papua New Guinea is deeply concerned by recent reports of forced evictions and burning of houses in the Baruni informal settlement in Port Moresby allegedly by the police,…
Papua New Guinea
DISPLACEMENT OVERVIEW Natural hazards and extreme weather events, such as flooding, landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, significantly drive displacement in Papua New Guinea. This is compounded by tribal violence, limited access to services, and the loss of…
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (PNG) stands at a crucial crossroads in its development journey, grappling with a range of challenges that impede sustainable progress. This Common Country Analysis (CCA) provides an in-depth examination of the key issues…
