Police officers in the National Capital District will be out to provide security and support during the peaceful protest against gender-based violence on Friday, December 16.
The protest will be led by women and youth leaders in Port Moresby and is a call for action for the Government to endorse the National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Strategy 2016-25.
NCD police boss Ben Turi said police officers will be taking care of roadblocks and control the traffic from the Waigani traffic light to Boroko traffic light.
The event will take place along Waigani Drive and protestors will be stationed at the section of the road that will be blocked off.
The traffic will be stopped at the traffic light in front of the City Hall and at the Waigani ANZ Bank.
Turi confirmed that policewomen will also be present to support the peaceful protest.
He said GBV was highlighted and discussed during the recent one week police conference in Kimbe, and they were challenged by the Police Commissioner to take lead in addressing women issues, including GBV.