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There's a been a lot of discourse on what PNG women should or shouldn't do with their bodies so I quickly pulled together a thread of brilliant PNG women who are out in the world doing incredible things. PNG Twitter feel free to add to the list! #PNGWomenMatter
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Anita Mosby.
Anita is a Socioeconomic Advisor, whose hard work and dedication to Papua New Guineaās biodiversity has been recognised with a new species of frog, the Copiula mosbyae, named in her honour. #PNGWomenMatter
Anita is a Socioeconomic Advisor, whose hard work and dedication to Papua New Guineaās biodiversity has been recognised with a new species of frog, the Copiula mosbyae, named in her honour. #PNGWomenMatter
Tania Areori.
Tania is set to become PNG's first ever female veterinarian, after graduating from a 6 year Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Australia's Charles Sturt University. She hopes her journey will inspire others to follow their dreams.
#PNGWomenMatter
Tania is set to become PNG's first ever female veterinarian, after graduating from a 6 year Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Australia's Charles Sturt University. She hopes her journey will inspire others to follow their dreams.
#PNGWomenMatter
Mazzella Maniwavi.
Mazzella is PNGās 1st female mangrove scientist. Enduring hours in mangrove patches, working with communities to complete the 1st ever mangrove forest ecology assessments along the coasts of Dadue, Divinai, & Bubuleta villages on the East Coast of Milne Bay.
Mazzella is PNGās 1st female mangrove scientist. Enduring hours in mangrove patches, working with communities to complete the 1st ever mangrove forest ecology assessments along the coasts of Dadue, Divinai, & Bubuleta villages on the East Coast of Milne Bay.
Abigail Tere-Apisah
Abigail was the first woman from the Pacific Islands to win a professional Tennis singles tournament. Abigail collected three gold medals at last year's Pacific Games in Samoa, winning the women's singles, doubles and team titles. #PNGWomenMatter
Abigail was the first woman from the Pacific Islands to win a professional Tennis singles tournament. Abigail collected three gold medals at last year's Pacific Games in Samoa, winning the women's singles, doubles and team titles. #PNGWomenMatter
Ore Toua
In 2017 Ore was awarded a Post Grad Dip in Maritime Energy, a new area of study in the Maritime Sector offered by World Maritime Uni &Lloyds Maritime Academy. She is the 1st woman in Maritime, 1st PNGean & Pacific Islander to receive this qualification. #PNGWomenMatter
In 2017 Ore was awarded a Post Grad Dip in Maritime Energy, a new area of study in the Maritime Sector offered by World Maritime Uni &Lloyds Maritime Academy. She is the 1st woman in Maritime, 1st PNGean & Pacific Islander to receive this qualification. #PNGWomenMatter
Olto Thomas
Final year UPNG law student, Olto Thomas spoke her mind & divided PNG's social media debate with her placard: PNG IS NOT SAFE TO LIVE AS A FEMALE. She stands by what she said. #PNGWomenMatter
Final year UPNG law student, Olto Thomas spoke her mind & divided PNG's social media debate with her placard: PNG IS NOT SAFE TO LIVE AS A FEMALE. She stands by what she said. #PNGWomenMatter
Nancy John
Nancy is a community leader in PNG championing womenās sexual & reproductive rights & challenging negative attitudes & behaviours towards women & girls in her community. #PNGWomenMatter
Nancy is a community leader in PNG championing womenās sexual & reproductive rights & challenging negative attitudes & behaviours towards women & girls in her community. #PNGWomenMatter
Tania Basiou
Tania is a photographer whose passion lies in portrait photography. Her exquisite, colourful portraits of Melanesian people, specifically women, have a depth & intimacy that radiates and celebrates melanin magic. #PNGWomenMatter
Tania is a photographer whose passion lies in portrait photography. Her exquisite, colourful portraits of Melanesian people, specifically women, have a depth & intimacy that radiates and celebrates melanin magic. #PNGWomenMatter
Sr Lorraine Garasu
Sr Lorraine is the Director of the Nazareth Centre in Bougainville. The centre implements programs that approach educating young women & men about gender equality, sexual & reproductive health, non-violent behaviours & respectful relationships. #PNGWomenMatter
Sr Lorraine is the Director of the Nazareth Centre in Bougainville. The centre implements programs that approach educating young women & men about gender equality, sexual & reproductive health, non-violent behaviours & respectful relationships. #PNGWomenMatter
Ruth Undi
Ruth is the Founder & President of the Mama Halipim Mama (MHM) Foundation in the Southern Highlands of PNG. She conceived the idea after witnessing & going thru first hand, the daily struggles a mother has to endure when making a living for her children. #PNGWomenMatter
Ruth is the Founder & President of the Mama Halipim Mama (MHM) Foundation in the Southern Highlands of PNG. She conceived the idea after witnessing & going thru first hand, the daily struggles a mother has to endure when making a living for her children. #PNGWomenMatter
Clerah Goveh
Clerah is a Midwifery Coordinator at the The University of Goroka (UOG) & a member of the uniās COVID-19 taskforce. Clerah is proud to be sharing the skills she developed during a Masterās in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook Uni. #PNGWomenMatter
Clerah is a Midwifery Coordinator at the The University of Goroka (UOG) & a member of the uniās COVID-19 taskforce. Clerah is proud to be sharing the skills she developed during a Masterās in Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook Uni. #PNGWomenMatter
Eunice Parua
Ms Parua is a Lawyer and Partner in one of the top commerical law firms in Papua New Guinea. She is an influential and inspiring young women leader in the law sector in Papua New Guinea. #PNGWomenMatter
Ms Parua is a Lawyer and Partner in one of the top commerical law firms in Papua New Guinea. She is an influential and inspiring young women leader in the law sector in Papua New Guinea. #PNGWomenMatter
Euodia Morosia
Euodia is underway with a Master of Public Health and a goal to translate PNG's medical research into evidence-based public health programs & improve healthcare access for vulnerable communities. #PNGWomenMatter
Euodia is underway with a Master of Public Health and a goal to translate PNG's medical research into evidence-based public health programs & improve healthcare access for vulnerable communities. #PNGWomenMatter
Katherine Reki
Papua New Guinean Filmmaker, Katherine Rekiās short film 'A Motherās Blood' was created in order to help shift superstitions about sorcery and witchcraft. Dramatic and chilling, the film was screened at the PNGās 2018 Human Rights Film Festival. #PNGWomenMatter
Papua New Guinean Filmmaker, Katherine Rekiās short film 'A Motherās Blood' was created in order to help shift superstitions about sorcery and witchcraft. Dramatic and chilling, the film was screened at the PNGās 2018 Human Rights Film Festival. #PNGWomenMatter
Moanti Ise
Moanti a successful business woman challenging norms in PNGās male-dominated coffee space. Starting with a few farmers in 2010, Moanti has built a sourcing network of close to 1,000 farmers, & her coffee retails at Starbucks under the āMoantiā label. #PNGWomenMatter
Moanti a successful business woman challenging norms in PNGās male-dominated coffee space. Starting with a few farmers in 2010, Moanti has built a sourcing network of close to 1,000 farmers, & her coffee retails at Starbucks under the āMoantiā label. #PNGWomenMatter
Ngaiire
Vocalist & composer Ngaire Laun J Joseph, better known as Ngaiire was born in Lae PNG. Highly talented & creative, Ngaiire is known for her exuberant clothes & her crossover roots & pop style music. Her live performances combine fashion, art & music. #PNGWomenMatter
Vocalist & composer Ngaire Laun J Joseph, better known as Ngaiire was born in Lae PNG. Highly talented & creative, Ngaiire is known for her exuberant clothes & her crossover roots & pop style music. Her live performances combine fashion, art & music. #PNGWomenMatter
Jacqueline Joseph
In 2017 Jacqueline received the Commonwealth Pacific Young Person of the Year award. She is the co-founder of Equal Playing Field, a not-for-profit org that uses sport as a tool to prevent violence against women & children & promote gender equality in schools.
In 2017 Jacqueline received the Commonwealth Pacific Young Person of the Year award. She is the co-founder of Equal Playing Field, a not-for-profit org that uses sport as a tool to prevent violence against women & children & promote gender equality in schools.
Elvina Ogil
Lawyer Elvina Ogil wanted to start a conversation about feminism PNG so she launched the podcast Who Asked Her in 2018. Who Asked her is about broadening the views of PNG women. It explores issues such as cultural appropriation & toxic masculinity. #PNGWomenMatter
Lawyer Elvina Ogil wanted to start a conversation about feminism PNG so she launched the podcast Who Asked Her in 2018. Who Asked her is about broadening the views of PNG women. It explores issues such as cultural appropriation & toxic masculinity. #PNGWomenMatter
Crystal Kewa
Crystal is a self-taught Software Engineer & co-founder of Crysan Technology. Barely in her 20s, she has already caught global attention for her work. One such work is the āBiluminousā app which will directly connect artisans to markets. #PNGWomenMatter
Crystal is a self-taught Software Engineer & co-founder of Crysan Technology. Barely in her 20s, she has already caught global attention for her work. One such work is the āBiluminousā app which will directly connect artisans to markets. #PNGWomenMatter
Dr Fiona Hukula
Dr Hukula is a senior researcher at PNG's National Research Institute & has dedicated much of her 2 decade-long successful career to helping find solutions, as well as focusing on GBV. Her expertise has led her to become a role model for women. #PNGWomenMatter
Dr Hukula is a senior researcher at PNG's National Research Institute & has dedicated much of her 2 decade-long successful career to helping find solutions, as well as focusing on GBV. Her expertise has led her to become a role model for women. #PNGWomenMatter
Namila Benson
Namila is a broadcaster, producer, writer & educator. She's worked across multiple media platforms, including as a broadcaster on ABC TV arts show, Art Nation & as a producer & presenter on Radio Australia's Pacific Service. #PNGWomenMatter
Namila is a broadcaster, producer, writer & educator. She's worked across multiple media platforms, including as a broadcaster on ABC TV arts show, Art Nation & as a producer & presenter on Radio Australia's Pacific Service. #PNGWomenMatter
