Bougainville women in law, justice sector attend training

WOMEN in the law and justice sector from remote locations of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville are being empowered to make a difference in serving communities.
This follows a recent leadership and management training in Buka on modern workplace practices and etiquette, technology and public speaking.
Village court officer Aidah Kiha, police officer Michaeline Kouro and Correctional Services warden Rebecca Bako, alongside other women leaders, are more confident in displaying leadership and promoting good governance in their workplaces.
For Kiha, whose high school education was affected by the Bougainville crisis, the course has enabled her to instil discipline and pride in her team.
“I now run meetings with my work people. I tell them to be punctual and also to earn their wages; not get paid for doing nothing
Bako, whose education had also been disrupted by the crisis, is utilising tools from the course to lift performance and be a good role model. She is proud that the change in her is apparent to colleagues and family.
Kouro on the other hand, who has served ARoB’s Bana district as a police officer for 16 years, is now more conscious of the public’s perception of her as a public official and advocate of law and order.
“I must treat my clients with respect and serve them well. This is a major learning outcome for me from the training,” said Kouro.
The course was supported by the PNG-Australia Partnership as part of its commitment to empowering women to bring about change in their communities.