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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Still Making Their Own Rules
Ongoing Impunity for Police Beatings, Rape, and Torture in Papua New Guinea
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Australia: End Indefinite, Arbitrary Immigration Detention
A Month Since Tennis Star’s Deportation, No Change for Detained Refugees
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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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Papua New Guinea’s Rapid Tides Expose Climate Risks
Coastal Communities Bear Brunt of Climate Inaction
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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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Australia: 8 Years of Abusive Offshore Asylum Processing
Governments Should Reject Costly, Harmful Policy for Refugees, Asylum Seekers
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Papua New Guinea: Violence Against Women Accused of Sorcery
Protect Women Targeted; Hold Attackers to Account
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Papua New Guinea’s Universal Periodic Review
Human Rights Review Should Address Broken Commitments, Women’s Rights
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Papua New Guinea Unprepared for Covid-19 Surge
Government Should Bolster Healthcare System; International Donors Need to Step Up
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