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State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Sign and ratify ... CRPD.ImplementationNational 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 GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GhanaGhanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the OP-CEDAW.ExplanationThe Government is committed to ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NamibiaNamibiaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take active measures to ensure full and effective participation of women at all levels of public and political life.ExplanationPNG laws already provide for equality of its citizens regardless of gender, and there is existing Government Policy promoting gender equality in all aspects of public life which is currently implemented by the Government. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SwitzerlandSwitzerlandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Implement fully and rapidly the Family Protection Act of 2013 in order to reduce domestic violence effectively.ExplanationGovernment is committed to addressing Gender Based Violence, through its National Gender Based Violence Strategy; however, there are challenges in terms of implementation. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GermanyGermanyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take all measures necessary to implement and effectively enforce the Family Protection Act, and strengthen the efforts to protect women and children from violence, in the families as well as when within the hands of the governments institutions.ExplanationSteps have been undertaken by the Government in implementing the Family Protection Act in training and promoting advocacy on the Act. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:HondurasHondurasRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Implement effective measures to reduce the discrimination against women, including access to health, education, social welfare, justice and administrative services.ExplanationMeasures 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 GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sex work / "prostitution"
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:The country team recommended that the Criminal Code Act (1974), in relation to the sex work ... and the Summary Offences Act (1977) be reviewed for consistency with a human rights-based approach. [Para 10] -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:New ZealandNew ZealandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Redouble efforts to reduce maternal mortality, including through the recent maternal health ministerial taskforce and the emergency response action plan.ImplementationNational 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. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SwitzerlandSwitzerlandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:RejectedContents:Review its national legislation so as to repeal all laws giving rise to discrimination against women and girls, with the aim of bringing the domestic system into line with the commitments made at the international level.ExplanationConstitution makes adequate provision for all citizens regardless of race, tribe, place of origin, political opinion, color, creed, gender, religion. It further enables the enactment of legislation for the protection or advancement of welfare, special benefits of females, children, young persons, members of underprivileged or less advanced groups or residents of less advanced areas. Most existing laws do not explicitly discriminate against women.
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.
ImplementationNational 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 GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Family planning
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:"To address high maternal and infant mortality rates in the country, the Government has adopted the following policies: National Family Planning Policy, Nutrition Policy, Maternal Health Policy, Immunization Policy and Early Childhood Care & Development Policy, and National Policy on Women and Gender Equality. Furthermore, efforts to reduce high maternal mortality rate, the government has wavered fees for domestic violence, sexual violence and child abuse cases, hence, increasing opportunities for access to health services. The Infant Mortality rate is 79/1000 live births (2000 Census) and under five years old mortality rate is 122/1000 live births (2000, Census). There is a gradual improvement from 79 in 2000 to 69 per 1000 live births in 2003. The Life Expectancy has improved from 41 years in the early 1970s to 54 years (2000, Census). [Para 76]" -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Abortion
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"CEDAW recommended the the Government review the laws relating to abortion, with a view to removing punitive provisions imposed on women who undergo abortion, and providing them with access to quality services for the management of complications arising from unsafe abortions. [Para 58]" -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Extend an invitation to the Special Rapporteur on violence against women to visit Papua New Guinea.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 12b) Ms Rashida Manjoo, Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, its causes and consequences, visited Papua New Guinea from 18-26 March 2012. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:CzechiaCzechiaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Accelerate its review of the law on sorcery and sorcery-related killings and strengthen the enforcement of relevant legislationImplementationNational Report:
Para 36) A further amendment to the Criminal Code (Amendment) Act 2014 criminalised sorcery-related violence and killings and provides protection for women who have been accused of sorcery-related activities.
Para 132) Following a nationwide consultation on the issue of sorcery, the Sorcery Act 1971which provided for sorcery allegations as an offence, was repealed in 2012. Given the nature of serious crimes being perpetrated against alleged sorcerers, a new offence of wilful murder has been inserted into the Papua New Guinea Criminal Code on account of accusation of sorcery and carries the maximum penalty.
UN Compilation:
Para 7) The Special Rapporteur on summary executions and the country team noted as positive step that, in 2013, Parliament had repealed the Sorcery Act (1971)
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 5) PI, HRW and CS welcomed the fact that, in May 2103, Parliament repealed the Sorcery Act.
Para 22) HRW and JS3 recalled that, during its 1st UPR, PNG accepted several recommendations related to sorcery related crimes. JS3, however, noted that, despite the repeal of the Sorcery Act, people, particularly women, continue to be accused of sorcery, and many are subjected to violence including torture and killing. The real extent of sorcery-related violence was difficult to estimate because many cases go unreported. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ZambiaZambiaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Investigate and promptly prosecute police officers who commit criminal offences such as torture, sexual violence and prohibited forms of ill-treatment including excessive use of force.ExplanationNoted. The Ombudsman Commission (OC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Force with the aim of restoring accountability, integrity and discipline. The ‘Police Oversight Program’ (POP), has been successfully implemented resulting in a high number of ill-disciplined Police Officers being penalized for offenses involving Police misconduct (wrong behavior), police brutality or crimes committed in breach of the Criminal Code Act and Police Force Act. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PhilippinesPhilippinesRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Further strengthen women’s economic participation and access to livelihood opportunities.ExplanationThe Government will commence the reviewing of the National Women and Gender Equity Policy (2011-2015) in April 2022. This policy seeks to address barriers to women and girls participation in society, politics and other issues that may affect them.
The Informal Economy Policy (2011-2020) review currently undertaken by the Government will seek to address informal market access issues and further enhancing women’s economic participation.
Women’s political participation; PNG laws already support equal participation of women in politics and public life. To further improve this, work is undertaken to encourage political parties to nominate women and endorse women candidates. At the Provincial and local level of Government, it is a requirement to have women representation within those levels of Government. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:CanadaCanadaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts to eliminate gender-based violence, including domestic, sexual, and sorcery accusation-related violence, by strengthening accountability mechanisms and allocating sufficient budget to relevant programs.ExplanationThis 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 GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ZambiaZambiaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the core international human rights treaties by immediate ratification of the remaining covenants and conventions beginning with the ICESCR and the 9 core human rights instruments.ExplanationPapua New Guinea supports these recommendations. Except for those that are inconsistent with existing laws of Papua New Guinea and also inconsistent with its international law obligations as State Party to such human rights treaties and their protocols. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:TunisiaTunisiaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts to develop a policy of gender equality and social inclusion within law enforcement agencies.ExplanationThe National Public Service Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy sets the framework for promotion of gender equity and social inclusion practices across the National Public Service and the Private Sector. This Policy is also being implemented by relevant law enforcement agencies in the country. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Harmonize national legislation and carry out the necessary efforts in order to implement CEDAW.ImplementationNational 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. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UruguayUruguayRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the OP-CRC-SC.ExplanationNoted. There are laws already in PNG that criminalize sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. -
State Under Review:Papua New GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents: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.ExplanationGovernment 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 GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BrazilBrazilRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Put in place a comprehensive political strategy and develop specific legislation aimed at eliminating violence and discrimination against women, in accordance with the CEDAW.ExplanationNoted. 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 GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GhanaGhanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure the effective implementation of the Family Protection Act including through investigations and prosecutions of perpetrators of violence against women.ExplanationThe 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 GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents: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.ExplanationMeasures 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 GuineaPapua New GuineaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:... Limited medical supplies, equipment, facilities, knowledge and communication systems had led to maternal, child and infant deaths. [Para 45]