Policy

The Prime Minister said the existing laws of the country are sufficient to protect the rights of all PNG citizens and residents including those in the LGBTQ (Lesbian Gay Bi-Sexual Transgender Queer) community.

“There is no bill with our government to promote gays and lesbians in the country. Neither will there be any promotion of gays and lesbians under my watch. People’s sexual preferences are within their individual rights of choice but our government will not be promoting this matter or be seen to be legitimizing gay or lesbian rights in PNG.

PNG NRI Human Resource Manager Stephanie Manas said the core message of the policy is that domestic violence is everybody’s business.

The new PNG NRI Domestic Violence Policy is underpinned by three core principles:

1. The protection of PNG NRI staff and their families is a paramount priority of the Institute;

2. PNG NRI has a holistic view of domestic violence, recognising that it destroys families and devastates communities; and