Veronica Simogun

Simogun’s nonprofit organisation has supported over 6,000 victims of gender-based violence.

The organisation also aims to overturn the cultural norms that negatively impact women.

Following high levels of domestic violence in her community, Simogun founded the charity to support women and girls and is addressing the root causes of domestic violence by working with schools and local law enforcement.

Each Commonwealth Point of Light will receive a personalised certificate signed by the Queen as Head of the Commonwealth.

Simogun was honoured as this year’s awardee in recognition of her work as an advocate for women and children who have been victims of violence.

Simogun was in Washington, D.C. for the official awards ceremony on March 25 and a program of activities as part of the State Department's observance of International Women's Day in March.

Simogun was honored as this year’s awardee in recognition of her work as an advocate for women and children who have been victims of violence.

U.S. Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray said she was thrilled to honor Veronica as the 2017 nominee for the International Women of Courage Award for Papua New Guinea.

U.S. Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray said she was thrilled to honor Veronica as the 2017 nominee for the International Women of Courage Award for Papua New Guinea.