Outcome PNG_O_2

UN-Women PNG CO effectively leverages and expands its partnerships, communications and advocacy capabilities to increase support for and financing of the gender equality agenda, while securing sustainable resourcing for the delivery of its own mandate.

During the reporting period; Papua New Guinea Country office expanded on the existing and new partnerships and communication platforms to increase support for and financing of the gender equality and women empowerment agenda. The country office used social media especially Facebook, Television, print media and radio (Post Courier, EMTV and NBC Radio) to enhance knowledge levels about UN Women programme and achievements. Local and international events such as 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, United for Equality Summit, International Women’s Day National Women’s Day, CSO forum were widely covered ensuring UN Women visibility and increased information on national and international issues and prevention, protection and response mechanisms. The department of community development and religion leveraged on UN Women’s established relationship with media to successfully conduct the press release for 16 Days Activism and related activities including launching of 16 days of Activism banner with Prime Minister’s and National Executive Council Department and other government department. The 16 Days of Activism launch coverage in Kimbe received the highest likes, comments, sharing and viewing both on real-time.