Papua New Guinea
Although Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a resource-rich country, nearly 40 percent of population lives in poverty. PNG remains one of the most dangerous places to be a woman or girl. Weak implementation of laws on violence against women and children fosters a culture of impunity. Prime Minister James Marape has committed to reforms to address gender-based violence, but little real progress has been made. PNG has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. One in 13 children die each year, mostly from preventable diseases. Elections in 2022 were marred by violence, delays, and electoral irregularities.
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Refugees and Migrants
February 15, 2022
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Climate Change
December 20, 2021
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Education
November 10, 2021
Videos
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February 1, 2011
Gold’s Costly Dividend
Human Rights Impacts of Papua New Guinea’s Porgera Gold Mine
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October 29, 2006
Still Making Their Own Rules
Ongoing Impunity for Police Beatings, Rape, and Torture in Papua New Guinea
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News
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February 15, 2022
Australia: End Indefinite, Arbitrary Immigration Detention
A Month Since Tennis Star’s Deportation, No Change for Detained Refugees
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February 15, 2022
Submission by Human Rights Watch on the Inquiry into the Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2021
January 27, 2022
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December 20, 2021
Papua New Guinea’s Rapid Tides Expose Climate Risks
Coastal Communities Bear Brunt of Climate Inaction
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November 10, 2021
Papua New Guinea: Address Abuses Raised at UN Review
Countries Criticize Failures on Women’s and LGBT Rights and the Death Penalty
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September 30, 2021
Women in Papua New Guinea are Suffering an Epidemic of Violence - The Government Must Act
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July 15, 2021
Australia: 8 Years of Abusive Offshore Asylum Processing
Governments Should Reject Costly, Harmful Policy for Refugees, Asylum Seekers
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June 10, 2021
Papua New Guinea: Violence Against Women Accused of Sorcery
Protect Women Targeted; Hold Attackers to Account
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March 31, 2021
Papua New Guinea’s Universal Periodic Review
Human Rights Review Should Address Broken Commitments, Women’s Rights