Outcome 4.3 3 Women and girls in the highlands region in PNG affected by crisis, lead, participate in, and benefit from response and recovery, inclusive peace-building to reduce conflict and improve development (GYPI Highlands project goal)”
This outcome facilitates access to the life-saving support and protection services for women and children who are most vulnerable and marginalised survivors of recent earthquake in the PNG Highlands. The aim is to help restore women and children back to a sense of normalcy over time and to reduce the risk of exposure to gender-based violence against women and children and strengthen women’s voices and leadership in the response, recovery and protection efforts.
Outcome 4.3 3 Women and girls in the highlands region in PNG affected by crisis, lead, participate in, and benefit from response and recovery, inclusive peace-building to reduce conflict and improve development (GYPI Highlands project goal)”
Targeted government institutions have enhanced capacity to prevent and respond to inter-group conflict through more effective participation of women and young people (HABP Outcomes 1.2 and 3.1)
Conflict related trauma especially among affected men women, young men and young women in Hela Province is addressed as part of peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts.
Outcome 4.3 3 Women and girls in the highlands region in PNG affected by crisis, lead, participate in, and benefit from response and recovery, inclusive peace-building to reduce conflict and improve development (GYPI Highlands project goal)”
D uring the reporting period , women and girls were increasingly involved in community decis ion making meetings, mediation roles and service prov ision to survivors of violence. The services provided includes basic counselling services , shelter services and referrals. UN Women supported project enhanced the capacity of 126 women mediators’ to perform as peace mediators. A network of young women was established and empowered to advocate for their rights and improve the capacity of young people to actively participate in conflict prevention and social cohesion networks. UN Women further facilitated male advocators capacity to perform mediation role in the communities. The UN Women-supported network of PNG Women Group in Hela serves as a significant stakeholder in advancing women's leadership, particularly targeting young girls, and encouraging their participation in leadership roles. The network comprises of 64 members from different parts of PNG, with each member having their own networks in their respective provinces. The network, a subsidiary of Global Women in Management, funded by Exon Mobil, has empowered women at the village level, promoted their active engagement in various peace building and economic empowerment opportunities.Disclaimer and notes
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