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  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Accede to OP-CEDAW and fully incorporate CEDAW into domestic legislation without delay.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 38) The Government has developed policies, plans and strategies to address and eliminate all forms of discrimination and abuse against women as per Article 2 of CEDAW. All the policies below are comprehensive and address several human rights issues in consistent with the National Constitution of Papua New Guinea. These include:
    - Papua New Guinea Vision 2050, which is a long-term national development roadmap;
    - Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 2000-2015;
    - National Strategy for Responsible Sustainable Development (STARS), which addresses the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2015-2030;
    - Medium Term Development Plan 2 (MTDP) 2016-2017, usually a 5-year development rolling plan;
    - National Public Service Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy (GESI Policy);
    - National Security Strategy 2013;
    - Development Strategic Plan (PNGSDP) 2010-2030.

    Para 126) The Government has taken steps to review laws to protect women against discrimination and gender-based violence and to promote gender equality in the country. The Government is in the process of completing a Report with recommendations to harmonise CEDAW with domestic legislations.

    Para 140) Papua New Guinea has not ratified the Optional Protocol to CEDAW (OP-CEDAW). However, Papua New Guinea has a number of domestic legislations and policies that are already addressing the issues that the Optional Protocols are aimed at addressing i.e. Domestic Violence is now a crime under our criminal codes, Sexual Violence Act criminalises underage marriage, marital rape, attempt rape etc.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Haiti

    Haiti
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Strengthen its cooperation with treaty bodies and give the greatest possible attention to the recommendations of the CRC and the CEDAW and the various United Nations joint reports
    Explanation
    Due to competing interests and priorities of Government, it may not be possible to give it highest priority.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "The Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Government also allows for the promotion of equal opportunity and popular participation at the provincial and local-level Government. Part ii, Division I, Subsection A of the Organic Law specifically requires the representation of women-nominated in accordance with an Act of Parliament and appointed
    by the Provincial Executive Council to be members of the Provincial Assembly. It also prescribes one of the members shall be representative of women's organization nominated in accordance with an Act of Parliament. [Para 46]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • Sex work / "prostitution"
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    "In 2010, the ILO Committee of Experts reiterated its previous comments that prostitution of young girls had become an important means of economic survival in Papua New Guinea’s urban centres and in rural areas. Additionally, it was noted that there had been little systematic state intervention and that measures to protect and safeguard victims
    of prostitution were insufficient. The ILO Committee of Experts requested Papua New Guinea to take effective and time-bound measures to prevent children from being exploited for prostitution. [Para 40]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Uruguay

    Uruguay
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Ratify the OP-CRC-SC.
    Explanation
    Noted. There are laws already in PNG that criminalize sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Norway

    Norway
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Repeal any remaining laws and regulations that discriminate against women and girls, and to ensure that these laws are in compliance with human rights obligations and commitments.
    Explanation
    Government has undertaken a review of all its laws to ensure compliance with CEDAW and recommendations have been made to amend and repeal where relevant.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Brazil

    Brazil
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Put in place a comprehensive political strategy and develop specific legislation aimed at eliminating violence and discrimination against women, in accordance with the CEDAW.
    Explanation
    Noted. The Government has already enacted laws and developed polices and strategies relating to Gender Based Violence and priority is now on implementation and enforcement of these laws and policies.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ghana

    Ghana
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure the effective implementation of the Family Protection Act including through investigations and prosecutions of perpetrators of violence against women.
    Explanation
    The implementation of the Family Protection Act will be done when approval has been given on the regulations which are currently before the cabinet.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Norway

    Norway
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take steps to investigate all reports of gender-based violence, including accusations of sorcery, that perpetrators are brought to justice in fair trials, and that victims.
    Explanation
    Measures are being taken by Law Enforcement agencies to prosecute perpetrators on criminal grounds and FSVU's are established in Police Stations to deal with specifically with gender based violence issues. The National GBV strategy is the Government's response to provide assistance and protection programs for survivors and perpetrators.

    Steps have been undertaken by the Government in implementing the Family Protection Act in training and promoting advocacy on the Act.

    The GBV Strategy accommodates for access to support center, psycho-social and legal service. Village Court magistrates have also been trained to attend to issues of domestic violence in rural areas. Efforts are being made by the Government to ensure rural areas have access to these services.

    In early 2015 the National Department of Education adopted the out of school Children Initiative, with the support of UNICEF and UNESCO to ensure all children especially the marginalized, realize their right to education. This initiative is addressing disparities in access and participation, gender discrimination, conflict and poverty.

    Better statistics and innovative tools are needed to ensure government funding for education is implemented effectively in addressing such issues in schools.

    The Government through the GVB Strategy and the National Action Plan on Sorcery is committed to addressing domestic violence and violence related to sorcery; however challenges in terms of funding and capacity building deter the full implementation of the strategies.

    Continuous collaboration with the relevant stakeholders including the United Nations is in existence to combat gender based violence and sorcery related violence. Sectorial agencies are aware of their mandated responsibilities and have in place sectorial responses, for example Family Sexual Violence Units at Police Stations and Family Support Centers in the General Hospitals.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    ... Limited medical supplies, equipment, facilities, knowledge and communication systems had led to maternal, child and infant deaths. [Para 45]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Polygamy
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Polygamy was also identified as a common cause of violence in the family. [SR on violence against women; Para 34]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Marginalized groups of women
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Measures have been taken by the Law and Justice sector to increase the number of judges and magistrates to hear cases of women offenders in Papua New Guinea. OHCHR is currently developing training for RPNGC, including on detention standards and rights of detainees and women offenders. [Para 162]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Norway

    Norway
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Eliminate any legislation that has discriminatory effects against women in family and public life, in line with CEDAW, by, inter alia, including gender as a prohibited ground of discrimination in its Constitution.
    Explanation
    Most existing laws do not explicitly discriminate against women. The constitution already provides for equality - and gender is one of this.
    Furthermore, a proposed legislation has already been drafted to allow for greater women participation in parliament.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 32) Recent amendments to the Marriage Act 1963 and Matrimonial Causes Act 1963 addresses gaps in existing laws on discrimination against women in relation to custody and rights to matrimonial property and other related matters.

    Para 33) The LukautimPikinini Act 2015 provides a comprehensive framework on the protection of the female child and introduces provisions for women with children and pregnant women in custody.

    Para 37) The Civil Registry Act 2014 expands the identification services for Papua New Guineans and provides for the registration of one wife to have access to property and matrimonial rights. However, this has raised the issue of the rights of the second wife and that of her children. This issue is being addressed by the Government

    Para 45) The Village Courts Act 2014 (as amended) in Section 3 explicitly stipulates an objective for Village Courts to "improve access for women to Village Courts and to eliminate discrimination against women in Village Court proceedings; provide access to justice for all Papua New Guineans regardless of where they live; and to promote practices and procedures that are consistent with the basic rights guaranteed by Division 111.3 (Basic Rights) of the Constitution".

    Para 121) The National Council of Women Act 2013provides for equal participation in political and public affairs.

    Para 122) The Incorporated Land Group (Amendment) Act 2009 provides for the inclusion of women in decision-making on customary landownership and the management of the land.

    Para 123) The Constitutional Amendment No. 32, Equality and Participation Law 2011 promotes equality in political participation, giving effect to the second goal of the National Goals and Directive Principles of Equality and Participation adding "a number of women elected from a single member women's electorate as defined under an Organic Law".

    Para 124) The Informal Sector Development and Control Act 2004 and the National Informal Economy Policy (2011-2015) provides for the framework to support the informal economic activity which makes up about 85% of the PNG rural workforce, the majority of whom are women.

    Para 126) The Government has taken steps to review laws to protect women against discrimination and gender-based violence and to promote gender equality in the country. The Government is in the process of completing a Report with recommendations to harmonise CEDAW with domestic legislations.

    Measures to ensure greater representation in Parliament for women
    Para 135) The Government has enacted the Constitutional Amendment No. 32. Equality and Participation Law (2011) which promotes equality in political participation. This law gives effect to the second goal of the National Goals and Directive Principles (NGDPs) of Equality and Participation adding "a number of women elected from a single member women's electorate as defined under an Organic Law."

    Para 136) The Government also enacted the National Council of Women Act 2013 which provides for equal participation in political and public affairs. The Constitution also provides for the principle of equality between men and women in all areas.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 21) In 2013, the Special Rapporteur on violence against women noted that the country had undertaken legal and institutional initiatives to address the situation of women and girls in the country. However, those had not been translated into concrete improvements in the lives of the majority of women, who remain marginalized, discriminated against and at high risk of being subjected to violence.

  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Malaysia

    Malaysia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Undertake more effective measures to address the problems of impunity and violence against women and girls, including by strengthening law enforcement and the judicial system.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 31) The Family Protection Act 2013 passed by the National Parliament on 18 September 2013 provides a comprehensive legislative framework to combat domestic violence against women in Papua New Guinea and to provide for family and interim protection orders. It also criminalises domestic violence; allows for neighbours, relatives and children to report domestic violence; as well as gives police the power to remove perpetrators from their homes to protect the victim. Penalties for breach of the Act include fines up to K5,000.00 (US$1,650.00) and 2 years in prison.

    "National Report:
    Para 44) The Village Courts and Land Mediation Secretariat, has incorporated human rights issues into its training manual and programs for village court officials and land mediators. Through this program village court officials and land mediators are trained in cross cutting issues such as gender, family and sexual violence, HIV and AIDS.

    Para 47) Village Courts in PNG are mandated by law to uphold basic Human Rights as guaranteed under the Constitution in relation to protection for women and children from all forms of violence.

    Para 48) The Government, through the Magisterial Services, has commenced training for district court magistrates on human rights in general and in relation to the protection orders under the Family Protection Act to protect women and children, including men, against domestic violence including threats and intimidation.

    Para 87) The Government developed and established hospital based Family Support Centres (FSC) to assist victims of violence with a one-stop shop for coordinated medical, psychosocial and referral services, and case-management support has improved the situation of women survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). The establishment of FSCs is in line with the National Health Plan (2001–2020), which emphasises on the value of rolling out FSCs as a strategy for addressing the poor indicators related to maternal and child health and HIV/AIDS and STIs, and to improve healthy lifestyles. The FSC guidelines were finalised in 2012 and disseminated in 2013

    GESI Policy (2013–2015)
    Para 119) The Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy provides a progressive mechanism for the empowerment of women and girls within the Public Service. The GESI is specifically aimed at promoting, building skills and capacity of women to be leaders in the Public Service and the wider community. It also provides for the protection of women from gender-based violence and exploitation in professional settings.

    Para 120) The Family Protection Act 2013 criminalises domestic violence and provides for family protection orders for victims of domestic violence.

    Para 126) The Government has taken steps to review laws to protect women against discrimination and gender-based violence and to promote gender equality in the country. The Government is in the process of completing a Report with recommendations to harmonise CEDAW with domestic legislations.

    Para 127) The Government has developed the Papua New Guinea National Strategy to prevent and respond to Gender Based Violence (2015–2025). This Strategy is aimed at strengthening and institutionalizing all initiatives and work on gender based violence in order to achieve zero-tolerance towards gender based violence. The Strategy will focus on the prevention of gender based violence and family sexual violence and on the delivery of quality services to survivors of gender based violence and family sexual violence. It also focuses on strengthening existing structures and interventions based on best practises at national, regional and international levels rather than re-inventing previous work.

    Para 128) However, Gender Based Violence (GBV) remains a concern as it is endemic which continues to pose major obstacles to development. The Government remains committed to addressing these issues. To a large extent, Gender equality and women’s empowerment are dependent on freedom from violence, and an enabling environment to give all women and girls the opportunity to participate in all aspects of development. The global Gender Development Index and Human Development Index for successive periods persistently continue to place Papua New Guinea amongst the lowest ranking countries in the world.

    Para 130) The Government established a multi-sectoral technical working group which started the process to develop asexual and gender based violence strategy (Sexual Gender Based Violence Strategy (2015–2020)).The Government has also conducted training programs on sexual and gender based violence for relevant stakeholders.

    Measures/achievement
    Para 131) Some of the measures being implemented by the Government to address violence against women and girls include:
    - The creation of domestic violence centres and family support centre which are accessible in the urban and provincial centres;
    - Gender mainstreaming within different government departments through the GESI Policy;
    - Criminalising gender-based violence.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 5) The Special Rapporteur on summary executions noted the positive step of the adoption of the Family Protection Act (2013), which criminalized domestic violence.16 According to the country team, Papua New Guinea was taking actions, supported by the United Nations, donors and national civil society actors, to implement the Act.

    Para 21) In 2013, the Special Rapporteur on violence against women noted that the country had undertaken legal and institutional initiatives to address the situation of women and girls in the country. However, those had not been translated into concrete improvements in the lives of the majority of women, who remain marginalized, discriminated against and at high risk of being subjected to violence.

    Para 35) The country team indicated that, in 2014, the Government had drafted the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2015-2050

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 4) HRW recalled that, during its 1st UPR, PNG committed to take specific measures to eliminate domestic violence. In this regard, CS, International Presentation Association (IPA), Human Rights Watch (HRW), Medecins sans Frontières (MSF) and Passionists International (PI), recognized as a positive step that PNG had adopted the 2013 Family Protection Act, which criminalizes family and sexual violence and gives police power to arrest and prosecute perpetrators. However, although the Act came into force in March 2014, it had not yet been implemented. CS added that despite the Act, women still commonly suffered from physical and sexual assault.

    Para 27) HRW welcomed the establishment of police Family and Sexual Violence Units and hospital-based Family Support Centres, as well as the process initiated to develop a gender-based violence strategy.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Ratify and implement the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the 2000 United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.
    Explanation
    Noted. Papua New Guinea is a not a State party to the 2000 United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime Activities. Until Papua New Guinea is a State Party then we may ratify the relevant Protocols where necessary.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Montenegro

    Montenegro
    Regional group
    EEG
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Review the Criminal Code with a view to repealing provisions that criminalize same-sex sexual relations.
    Explanation
    Noted. The LGBTQI issue is an evolving one that is culturally sensitive in the country.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Portugal

    Portugal
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    • Domestic violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take concrete steps to protect the human rights of women, including to punish sexual and gender-based violence and domestic violence; eliminate all forms of discrimination in law and in practice; and promote women’s full and equal participation in society.
    Explanation
    This is an ongoing priority of the Government through its various policies and programmes to combat Gender-based Violence and sorcery-accusation related violence; however gaps remain in terms of implementation.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ireland

    Ireland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure adequate funding and resources are allocated to national and provincial secretariats to further build their capacity in combatting sexual and gender-based violence.
    Explanation
    This is an ongoing priority of the Government through its various policies and programmes to combat Gender-based Violence and sorcery-accusation related violence; however gaps remain in terms of implementation.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Vanuatu

    Vanuatu
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    • Right to health
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Increase health care funding and facilities even in rural areas to provide medical assistance to people living with HIV.
    Explanation
    Health remains a priority sector of the National Government receiving 11 per cent of the national budget (PGK2.8billion). This is reflected in the recent launching of the 7th National Health Plan 2021-2030 which seeks to address gaps in delivery of much needed health care services for all citizens.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Brazil

    Brazil
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider ratifying ... CRPD.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 14) Papua New Guinea's commitment to ratifying the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was fulfilled on 26 September2013.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 52) ... Since its previous UPR, PNG ratified the CRPD and established a National Disability Policy 2015-2025 in line with the Convention ...
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Recommended implementing special legislative measures, such as quotas, to ensure women's participation in all levels of governmental structure, including the appointive/administrative leadership positions, elected positions and all levels of the civil service. [Para 35]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "PNG prepared the National Report on the implementation of the CRC which was submitted on 23 April 2002 and thereafter adopted it on 30 January 2004. The government has developed a national strategic framework for the implementation of CRC Committee's recommendations. [Para 38]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    "CEDAW also noted with concern that the Constitution does not include gender as a prohibited ground for discrimination, thereby allowing for lawful discrimination on the grounds of sex or gender. It was also concerned that neither the Constitution nor other appropriate legislation embodies the principle of equality between women and men, or
    contains a definition of discrimination against women in accordance with the Convention. CEDAW recommended that Papua New Guinea fully and without delay incorporate into the Constitution, or other appropriate legislation, the principle of equality between women and men, and a prohibition of discrimination against women, in line with the definition provided in the Convention. [Para 7]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    "In this connection, AI noted that there were no laws specifically prohibiting violence against women and girls, which made it difficult for the authorities to deal adequately with violence in the family and in the community. [Para 22]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Prioritize efforts to achieve the maternal health and basic education Millennium Development Goals.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 84) The Government developed the Health Plan with an emphasis on the improvement of Maternal Health.

    Para 85) Achievements in relation to improving maternal health:
    (a) Increased Family Planning Coverage to every health facility. The development of the National Family Planning Policy 2013 which will ensure that every facility has the capacity to offer family planning services at all times.
    (b) Increased capacity of the Health sector to provide safe and supervised deliveries through training of health workers in Maternal and Obstetric care.
    (c) Improved Access to emergency obstetric care.
    (d) Improve awareness on sexual reproductive health for adolescents through training.
    (e) Decrease neonate deaths through training and the development of the Infant and Young Child Feeding Policy 2013 and the National Newborn Health Policy 2013.

    Para 86) Policies Developed with direct goals to reduce Maternal Mortality rates;
    (a) The National Family Planning Policy 2013;
    (b) The National Sexual Reproductive Health Policy 2013;
    (c) Infant and Young Child Feeding Policy 2013;
    (d) National Health Sector Gender Policy 2014;
    (e) National Nutrition Policy 2015 (Final draft ready for NEC Submission).

    UN Compilation:
    Para 50) In addition, a number of policies had been adopted to improve maternal health, including the Youth and Adolescent Health Policy and the National Health Sector Gender Policy. The country team stated that those polices were articulated in the National Health Plan, 2011-2020, which was focused on vulnerable populations. However effective implementation at provincial and community levels remained a challenge.

    Para 51) While noting the establishment of the National Maternal Death Committee, the country team considered that effective coordination between the National Department of Health, the Provincial Health Authority and the District Development Authority would be key in improving the performance of the health sector.

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