“16 Days” Campaign: Embassy Port Moresby Encourages Others to “Walk the Walk”

Posted by Paul S. Berg / December 02, 2010

About the Author: Paul S. Berg is the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Editor's Note: In support of the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign that follows from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we're bringing you stories from embassies and consulates on how they took up the challenge of countering violence against women.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) held its fourth annual… more »

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Naomi Z. in China writes:

like it ! Excellent tool for women to protect ourselves !! more »

Gary in Washington DC writes:

I agree that men and boys play critical roles in addressing the violence against women, and the government and NPOs should keep educating males to respect… more »

John in Indonesia writes:

live in harmony in our family, no violence at all, positive thinking, hoping that our neighbour will see and copy us. more »

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices

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Supporting Middle East and North Africa Transitions

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