Bel isi PNG Organised EVAW walk 2023

Governor Powes Parkop, with Bel isi PNG Chair, Rupert Bray, Acting High Commissioner Dr Joanne Loundes and other participants walking along the Ring Road.

While the rest of the globe celebrates 16 days of Activism, PNG celebrates 20 days of activism. During the 20 days from the 20th November to the 10th December the country recognises and celebrates the recognition of basic human rights. The days commemorated during the 20 days of activism include the following:

• 20th November—Universal Children’s Day

• 25th November—International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW)

• 29th November—International Women’s Human Rights Defenders Day

• 01st December—World AIDS Day

• 3rd December—People Living with Disabilities Day

• 5th December—International Volunteer Day

• 9th December—Anti-Corruption Day

• 10th December—International Human Rights Day

As part of the 20 days of Activism, Bel isi PNG organises an annual walk commemorating the day for the elimination of violence against women (EVAW). This year, the EVAW walk was organised for the 24th November, while the actual EVAW day is on the 25th November. Around 500 people participated in the walk, which started at the Konedobu Oval and ended at the Harbourside West wharf.

The event started with a performance by the dance crew, Easthood dancers, followed by calls to action provided by special guests including the Governor for NCD and Chairman of the PNG Permanent Parliamentary Committee on GEWE, Hon. Powes Parkop, Acting High Commission for Australia to PNG Dr Joanne Loundes, CEO for Santos Foundation, Jodie Hatherly and Bel isi PNG Board Chair, Rupert Bray. Other leaders that joined the walk included Santos PNG Country Chair Leon Buskens, CEO for Nambawan Super Ltd, Paul Sayer and MD and Chairperson for ExxonMobilPNG Ms Tera Shandro

We would like to thank all our partners in making the walk happen and for providing support in the lead up and during the walk.