Former PNG Prime Minister and Member for Ialibu Pangia Peter O'Neill has called for leaders to work harder to bring about real protections and reforms to stop violence against women and girls. And he wants the same efforts to ensure men who use violence are locked up as well as the people who help them cover up their crimes. His comments follow the recent brutal torture and eventual death of Jenelyn Kennedy - a death that has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation and for tougher penalties to be imposed on the perpetrator. Mr. O'Neill said the mothers, daughters, and sisters, and all girls and women in our communities, need new approaches to better ensure their protection. He said firstly, the Police Commissioner must re-focus his attention away from COVID-19, which is a healthcare issue, and get back to core law and order issues. Mr. O'Neill said in particular, police need to be stepping up action against males who use violence against women and girls. He said ultimately, as Leaders, they have to take every opportunity to rally more people behind efforts to protect women and girls so they can live their lives free from violence. The former PM said this includes continuing to educate the men and boys in our communities to know that violence against women and girls is never acceptable. Statement/NBC/PNGfacts next : PM Marape Says Compensation Allows Perpetrators In PNG To Walk Free Comments are closed.
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