Bougainville women’s conference

​Confidence boosted

Many women leaders shared their sentiments on the conference, saying such meetings unify the women of Bougainville in the lead up to the referendum.

There were three aims of the conference, which firstly included the establishing or agreeing on key issues for women in Bougainville.

Secondly is the understanding of the Bougainville Peace Agreement, its key pillars and participation in key processes such as the referendum and weapons disposal currently led by the National Government and the ABG.