A Worthy Fight: Helping Increase Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea

March 22, 2012

Lauren Sauer, IFES Program Officer for Europe and Asia, spent International Women’s Day in Papua New Guinea, where IFES is implementing the Women Advocating for Voices in Government (WAVIG) program to increase the participation and representation of women in politics by building their capacity to influence decision makers and advocate for equality. She gives us the latest on the equality movement in PNG.

Gender Issues

Advocating for Gender Equality in Papua New Guinea

January 31, 2012

To help local women's organizations in the PNG get the Equality and Participation Bill passed, IFES implemented a training program to boost their skills in professional lobbying.

Gender Issues, Civil Society

IFES Conducts Lobby Training Program, Papua New Guinea Parliament Poised to Vote on Reserved Seats for Women

January 24, 2012

After many years of advocacy, women’s groups and activists watched as the Parliament of Papua New Guinea (PNG) voted to amend the constitution and create an additional 22 reserved seats for women. The 22 seats will be added to the current seats in parliament, held by 108 men and only one woman.

Gender Issues, Civil Society, Electoral Systems

IFES Project Connects Women of Island Nations

August 31, 2011

Working with local women’s organizations, IFES is launching Women Advocating for Voices in Government (WAVIG), a project to increase the participation and representation of women in politics by improving their capacity to influence decision makers and advocate for equality.

Gender Issues

Pre-Election Technical Assessment: Papua New Guinea

February 1999

This pre-election assessment from February 1999 in Papua New Guinea summarizes IFES findings prior to the July 1999 elections.  The report discusses the Electoral Commission, electoral laws, ballot design and anti-fraud and anti-corruption procedures.  Moreover, the document reviews civic education activities, vote counting and international observation opportunities.

Elections, Election Management, Election Law, Electoral Systems, Election Procedures

The voter

January 1997

Issued by the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea, “The Voter” emphasizes the responsibility PNG citizens have to vote in the upcoming 1997 general elections. The articles included highlight the need for greater civic involvement and stress the importance of non-violent, fair elections.

Rule of Law, Constitutional Law, Election Procedures, Elections, Civic Education

Vote for the Future

January 1997

The book, Vote for the Future was published in 1997 by the Oxford University Press and is directed at the importance of youth education of politics and elections in Papua New Guinea. An overview of the Papua New Guinea election process is included as well as several chapters dedicated to the political structure and governmental functions of Papua New Guinea.

Governance, Rule of Law, Constitutional Law, Election Procedures, Election Law

Vote in poll or shut up

December 1996

Issued by the Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea in December 1996, the newsletter entitled “Vote in Poll or Shut Up” attempts to encourage PNG citizens to register to vote and participate in the upcoming 1997 general elections. In the newsletter are articles on electoral procedures, campaign information, and cartoons advocating for the importance of voting.

Election Procedures, Election Law, Election Management, Civil Society, Elections