On a mission to cut Papua New Guinea’s high levels of sexual violence | UN News
Women
Nearly 60 per cent of women and girls aged 15-49 in Papua New Guinea have experienced some form of physical sexual violence, almost twice the global average. A health support group, backed by the UN, is educating young people and supporting survivors.
UNICEF, one in three young people in 30 countries have been a victim of online bullying, with one in five reporting having skipped school due to cyberbullying and violence.
“I think cyber-harassment is one of the issues that older people have a hard time understanding," says Margaret. "If a young person stands up and speaks to young people in a way that they understand, people will pay attention.”
The Spotlight Initiative in Papua New Guinea
The Spotlight Initiative is supporting the Family Health Association in East New Britain to conduct youth outreach activities that promote positive relationships and connect young people to sexual and reproductive health services.
