The policy context and legal framework for gender-based violence (GBV) policies in Obura Wonenara district are guided by national legislation and international standards.
In Papua New Guinea, the main legal framework addressing gender-based violence is the Family Protection Act 2013. This Act criminalizes domestic violence and provides for protection orders to be issued by the court to prevent further violence.
Additionally, Papua New Guinea has ratified international conventions such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which require states to take measures to prevent and address violence against women.
At the district level, the government of Obura Wonenara has also introduced policies and programs to address GBV, including the establishment of GBV awareness campaigns, support services for survivors, and training for law enforcement officials on how to respond to GBV cases.
Overall, the policy context and legal framework for GBV policies in Obura Wonenara district are aimed at preventing and addressing gender-based violence, ensuring the rights and safety of women and girls, and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.