The paddling action by the mother was vigorous as they tried harder to reach medical help before it was too late. A plight of all mothers’ struggles in a remote setting like this dramatized scenario.

Presented only as a drama to officially open the EDEN Community Mass Training, the scene reflected a harsh reality faced by the people of Wowobo Village in Ward 19 of Kikori District, Gulf Province.

For decades, mothers, children, and sick patients from this remote community have travelled long distances by canoe through swampy waterways and river channels to access some form of basic health services.

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In Enga Province, a woman accused of sorcery was tortured and killed in front of her children. The children, left orphaned and stigmatized, were abandoned by relatives who feared being associated with her. (Source: PNG National Research Institute SARV Report, 2021).

This is not just a story. For many women in Papua New Guinea, it is reality.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to violence directed at individuals based on gender, disproportionately affecting women and girls. It includes physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse, often within families and communities.

Sorcery Accusation-Related Violence (SARV) occurs when individuals are accused of practicing sorcery, often without evidence. These accusations lead to torture, persecution, and killings, fueled by fear, cultural beliefs, and misinformation.

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