Friday 28 November 2014: A program of events was held in Buka for White Ribbon Day, to end violence against women and girls. This is a devastating problem in Bougainville and throughout PNG and a public statement of this kind is an important step in changing the attitudes that allow violence to flourish.
Those present included the three women members of the ABG House of Representatives, and representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, UN Women, Bougainville Police Service and the law and justice sector. The Bougainville Women's Federation was represented by Hona Holan.
For photographs and further information on the Bougainville News website, click here.
The Hako Women's Collective (HWC) works for the welfare of the Hako community in northern Buka, and in partnership with other women's groups in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, PNG
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