Over 60% of the population of Papua New Guinea is under 25 (UNFPA). Changing the attitudes and behaviours of this young population is critical to ending violence against women and girls.  

Last week we heard how Positive Parenting programs aim breaking the cycle of violence for children. This week, we look at how peer education is reaching adolescents in both schools and communities, teaching consent and healthy relationships and introducing students to where they can seek assistance with sexual and reproductive health information and services. Central to this program is instilling the idea that violence is never okay, it is never the survivors fault, and it should always be reported. 

Listen to the team from the PNG Family Health Association and Margaret from Kokopo Secondary School as they share how youth-led outreach activities are meeting demand for relevant and informed content on GBV and sexual and reproductive health for young people in East New Britain.