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Sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) remains one of the most serious human rights, public health and law enforcement challenges in Papua New Guinea (PNG). SARV refers to acts of assault, torture, injury, displacement and homicide committed against individuals accused of practising sorcery or witchcraft. Although beliefs in sorcery have long existed in Melanesian societies, violence arising…
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Content warning: This story contains descriptions of intimate partner violence and serious physical injury, which some readers may find distressing. If you or someone you know needs support, 1 Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain offers immediate tele-counselling and referral services across Papua New Guinea: +(675) 7150-8000. It is not often that one encounters a patient whose…
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This post contains descriptions of domestic and intimate partner violence which some readers may find distressing. If you or someone you know needs support, 1 Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain offers immediate tele-counselling and referral services across Papua New Guinea: +(675) 7150-8000. Gender-based violence (GBV) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is not only a social issue,…
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