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GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND DISABILITY PROGRAM

GENDER BASED VIOLENCE AND DISABILITY PROGRAM
Promoting Safety, Rights, and Improved Health Outcomes

 What is the Gender Based Violence and Disability Program?

The Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Disability Program of the NCD Provincial Health Authority addresses the critical intersection of gender-based violence and disability rights. Gender Based Violence refers to any harmful act perpetrated against a person’s will. In Papua New Guinea, the legal framework, including the Disability Act 2015 and the PNG National Policy on Disability, aims to promote disability rights and ensure full participation.

 The program aligns with the Papua New Guinea National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence 2016-2025 and is implemented under Key Result Area 4 of the National Health Plan 2021-2030. Our focus is on public health issues related to GBV survivors and persons with disabilities, aiming to improve their health outcomes and address their rights through various initiatives. We coordinate planning, implementation, and outreach services across NCD health facilities.

 Key Benefits

  • Promoting Safety and Protection: Working to prevent violence and provide support for individuals affected by GBV.
  • Ensuring Rights and Inclusion: Advocating for and supporting the rights and full participation of persons with disabilities.
  • Access to Health and Support Services: Providing access to necessary health care and support for survivors of violence and persons with disabilities.
  • Improving Health Outcomes: Addressing the physical and mental health consequences of GBV and disability.
  • Raising Community Awareness: Educating communities on GBV prevention, disability rights, and available services.

 Services Offered

  • Prevention and Awareness:Conducting health talks, awareness campaigns, and distributing information materials in health facilities and communities to prevent GBV and promote disability rights.
  • Health Support Services:Providing initial health assessments and support for survivors of GBV at designated health facilities.
  • Information and Referral:Offering information on GBV, disability rights, available support services, and facilitating referrals to specialized services (e.g., counselling, legal aid, protection services) within the health system and through partner networks.
  • Outreach Services:Organizing mobile outreach activities to reach vulnerable populations and communities, providing awareness and access to information and basic support.

 How to Access Services

Visit Your Nearest Health Centre or Clinic listed below. Health workers at these facilities can provide information and guide you on available services related to GBV and disability support.

 Moresby North West District

  1. Gerehu General Hospital
  2. Tokarara Clinic
  3. Begabari Anglicare Clinic
  4. St Therese Clinic
  5. St Pauls Clinic

Moresby North East District

  1. Nine Mile Clinic
  2. Six Mile Clinic
  3. Family Support Centre – Port Moresby General Hospital
  4. Heduru Clinic – Port Moresby General Hospital

Moresby South District

  1. Kaugere Clinic
  2. Lawes Road Clinic
  3. Salvation Army Koki Clinic

 Downloads and Resources

Papua New Guinea National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence 2016-2025
https://femilipng.org/wp-content/uploads/National-Strategy-to-Prevent-and-Respond-to-GBV.pdf

PNG National Disability Policy 2015-2025
https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/02/PNG_National_Disability_Policy.pdf

National Health Plan (NHP) 2021 – 2030 (Papua New Guinea)
https://www.health.gov.pg/pdf/NHP_1A.pdf