Women told to work together to bring change

THERE is no change in the lifestyles of women in rural areas despite many groups being set up to address this, says Central Governor Robert Agarobe.
He said this after opening a weeklong workshop for Papua Region Provincial Council of Women (PRPCW) at March Girls Resort in Central.
“I still see our mothers and daughters doing the same old thing done by their mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers, when so much has been said and provided,” Agarobe said.
“Was it the leadership? Or the government not supporting? Or cultural settings? Or menfolk not supporting the womenfolk that is causing the setback for women to excel in the rural areas.”
He told the women from the Papua region to take stock of where they were, where they wanted to go and how to get there, decisively and smartly.
Agarobe said there was no time for finger-pointing, playing the blame game and passing the buck.
He said women development was crucial in nation-building because they made up half the population.
Agrobe told women from the six Papuan provinces of Central, Gulf, Northern, Milne Bay, Western and National Capital District not to compete against each other.
“Many times, I hear some women say, ‘We are our own worst enemies’,” he said.
“I urge you all to work together to help develop our women in the rural areas.
“My government is committed to working with and supporting the rural women.”