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For people above the age of 15, 65.63% of males and 62.81% are literate in Papua New Guinea, however for the youth, 66.3% of males and 78.79% of females are literate. [14] In 2002, PNG launched the Gender Equity in Education Policy. The aim of this policy was to address the gender gap which occur at all levels of education.
Homelessness in Papua New Guinea is a significant issue in Port Moresby, ... One study on working street children in Papua New Guinea surveyed 324 children, ...
Women's rights in Papua New Guinea (2 C, 4 P) Pages in category "Social issues in Papua New Guinea" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
Prime Minister James Marape has declared a state of emergency in Papua New Guinea amid an outbreak of rioting and looting, as depicted here in the country's capital, Port Moresby, on Jan. 10, 2024.
Here's a look at some key issues surrounding Papua New Guinea's internal security concerns: PAPUA NEW GUINEA, THE COUNTRY. Papua New Guinea is the most populous South Pacific island nation after ...
The Constitution of Papua New Guinea entered into force on the 16 September 1975. It is one of the few unique constitutions around the world that contains almost all the rights and freedoms enshrined the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948. The constitution contains many civil and political rights that are ...
The words "lesbian", "gay", "bisexual" and "transgender" tend to carry heavy stigma in Papua New Guinea. [4]In recent years, the Tok Pisin word palopa (reportedly derived from the name of American singer Jennifer Lopez, who is popular among LGBT Papua New Guineans) [5] has been used by transgender Papua New Guineans to refer to a cultural and traditional third gender.
Prostitution in Papua New Guinea is generally regarded as illegal but widely practiced with the laws rarely enforced. [1] Prostitution occurs on the streets, in bars, brothels [2] and in logging, mining, and palm oil areas. [3] In 2010 it was estimated there were 2.000 prostitutes in the capital, Port Moresby. [2]