Violence

The mother of abuse

This would be a more simplified definition of the term ‘violence’.

A human rights workshop held this morning at the American Corner in the National Library called the #Men&BoysToo highlights men also being victims and subjected to gender-based violence in the country.

The workshop coincides with the World Human Rights day activities observed worldwide and is for interested individuals, human rights activists and advocates as well as men and boys who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and abuse.

Hundreds walk against violence

This is the effort in the nation's capital.

The usual yoga for life and walk for life platform has been used time and again to push messages such as this.

The walk started at Murray Barracks at 5am today.

Wearing maroon and holding placards to end violence, the walk continued onto the freeway, down Poreporena highway to Sir Hubert Murray Stadium where a stage was set up.

The main program started there with entertainment and speeches, while a minute of silence was observed to remember those who had lost their lives as a result of violence.

Candidates urged to control violence

He said this following continued clashes in Mendi, allegedly by supporters of Powi and Kobol, which have resulted in several deaths and destruction of property.

In a statement, Baki said ongoing fights and killings are not solutions for election related disputes.

“Leaders must take ownership of the situation and actively and positively contribute towards peace and normalcy,” said Baki.

VIDEO: EHP Violence

This was the result of a fight between supporters of the sitting MP, Robert Atiyafa and villagers who reside near the town. 

 

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GBV Strategy clarifies role for development partners

Australian High Commission Counsellor, Susan Ferguson says the strategy will clarify their role and what Australia can do to continue to provide support to the government to eradicate GBV.

Ferguson said the strategy also identifies the many different ways that they can work together in partnership across the different sectors to provide support services for survivors of violence.

Ferguson acknowledged the incredible work happening in PNG to address GBV.

DfCDR plays key role in coordinating GBV Strategy

The National Strategy to prevent and Respond to GBV 2016-2025 was officially launched by Minister for Religion, Youth and Community Development Delilah Gore on Friday, March 24 in Port Moresby.

The strategy aims to strengthen the work on GBV in order to achieve zero-tolerance towards GBV by 2025 and as per PNG Vision 2050.

Secretary for Community Development and Religion, Anna Solomon said the department will ensure all mechanisms and processes are established to coordinate quality implementation of this strategy.

Violence, an uncivilised way of problem solving

Men who assault women should not think they will get away lightly.

Domestic violence against women and girls is rampant throughout the world and PNG is no exception as reported in the media every day however, there are lawful avenues to sorting out domestic disputes. 

These were the remarks of Justice Panuel Mogish when imposing a sentence term of 25 years with hard labour to a former employee of the Justice Department, who viciously stabbed his wife to death at the Waikele market at Gerehu stage 6. This followed an argument on 14 March, 2014.

No data on violence in PNG

This was revealed at a three-day work shop training held in Kokopo, East New Britain, a week ago by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

The training was aimed at all co-agencies in the province who advocate for and deal with gender-based violence. It was to equip them with the skills and knowledge to deal with these sort of violence.

Four projects are being conducted in four different provinces, including East New Britain.

Opposition on zero tolerance on violence

With the country’s worsening global index of violence, which demands much to be desired for improvement, Polye has called on the stakeholders to take stock of their progress so far this year to try to take a rebound in 2016 and onwards.  

Polye made the comment on learning about a mother of two from Enga who has been on the run in fear of domestic violence from her fellow Engan husband.

“I broke into tears on Wednesday night when I was watching the mother, giving an account of her misery at her husband’s hands on NBC TV’s PNG Tonight.

Kokopo police beat and stab man with screw driver

Alphonse Gale, a resident of Kokopo was severely wounded and detained by police allegedly without good reason.

Gale told Loop PNG from Kokopo that he was taken to Kokopo police station at around 8pm on Thursday to answer some questions.

He said as soon as they arrived at the station, the police officers started beating him and kicking him  around on the head when he fell to the ground.

“Their supervisor (Sgt Makis) was standing and flashing a bright torch to my face while the police officers beat me."