Domestic violence a pandemic in PNG: UN

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Susan Ferguson

DOMESTIC violence is a different kind of pandemic in PNG which requires immediate action to stop, an official says.
“Like coronavirus, it requires immediate action to stop – justice to hold perpetrators to account, health services to treat wounds, housing for women and children, opportunities for women to earn and control their own income so they can build a better life,” UN Women’s country representative Susan Ferguson said.
UN resident coordinator Gianluca Rampolla said violence against women and children was a scourge.
“Civil society, including churches and unfunded women’s organisations, continue to carry much of the burden for this emergency,” Rampolla said.
“The UN redoubles its commitment to support the Papua New Guinea Government as it bears the primary responsibility for recovery from this plague.
“Prevention and response to domestic violence will improve the lives of many women and children suffering abuse; and prevention and response will improve the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic itself.”
The UN thanked development partners for their support to eliminate violence against women and children in PNG.

One thought on “Domestic violence a pandemic in PNG: UN

  • It is NOT a pandemic.
    It is endemic and becoming an epidemic when incidence rise.
    Pandemic is an epidemiological term used when a disease or illness hits globally with a sudden increase in incidence.

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