Children in Papua New Guinea - UNICEF
In Papua New Guinea, children make up almost half of the country’s largely rural population. Despite the country’s abundant natural resources that has helped fuel the country’s rapid …
Children of Papua New Guinea - Humanium
The situation of Papua New Guinean children is truly difficult. Despite certain improvements, especially in justice and education, huge gaps persist in terms of the protection of children’s …
Parliament marks milestone for next generation as PNG ... - UNICEF
3 days ago · UNICEF/PNG/2025 Prime Minister James Marape expresses his commitment to looking after all children of Papua New Guinea. The event took place as PNG celebrates 50 …
UNICEF in Papua New Guinea
Widespread poverty, health crises, climate-driven natural disasters and violent conflict are all deeply affecting the children of Papua New Guinea. Learn more about what UNICEF is doing …
UNICEF Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, where up to 80% of children experience physical or emotional violence and widespread neglect. A young father’s passionate mission to ensure lifesaving vaccines …
Papua New Guinea (PNG) - UNICEF DATA
Key demographic indicators for Papua New Guinea: Under-Five Mortality Rate, Population.
Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea after vaccine
May 20, 2025 · The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) had been detected in stool specimens of two healthy children in …
The re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea shows global …
May 21, 2025 · Last week the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The highly infectious virus was found in two healthy, polio …
In the hands of Salome: An identity and future for Papua New Guinea…
Dec 11, 2024 · Without a birth certificate, children stay invisible to the system – unable to access education, healthcare of future opportunities. The numbers are staggering: in 2023, Salome …
Nearly half of PNG’s children stunted - Post Courier
May 15, 2025 · WITH 45 per cent of children in Papua New Guinea suffering from stunted growth and 24 per cent classified as underweight, urgent action is being taken to address child …