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Barri, 52, pushes his grandson, Benjamin, 3, on the swing. Barri, 52, and wife Maria, 45, have eight children.
News note
06 August 2026

Papua New Guinea receives first shipment of HPV vaccines to protect girls and women from cervical cancer

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Press release
03 August 2026

Birth certificates issued to newborns for the first time at Mount Hagen Provincial Hospital

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Press release
22 July 2026

UNICEF congratulates National Parliament on historic step for children and young people

Statement by Dr Veera Mendonca, UNICEF Country Representative in Papua New Guinea
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Press release
16 June 2026

1 in 3 children in Papua New Guinea are exposed to at least two overlapping climate hazards – UNICEF

New UNICEF report warns that climate change is increasing risks to children's health, nutrition, education and wellbeing across Papua New Guinea
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Press release
27 April 2026

Papua New Guinea intensifies final push to stop polio with targeted third vaccination campaign

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Press release
30 March 2026

Papua New Guinea launches initiative to strengthen climate information and early warning system to help protect children from climate risks

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Press release
13 March 2026

Newborn survival now the biggest challenge for child health in Papua New Guinea, new UN report shows

Progress is ongoing; however, children are still three times more likely to die before age five compared to other countries in the Asia Pacific region.
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Press release
05 March 2026

Papua New Guinea, Australia and UNICEF launch $33 million partnership to strengthen schools and boost learning

Four-year Smarter Safer Schools programme will support 1-6-6 reform in 600 schools across six subnational locations
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Press release
25 February 2026

Papua New Guinea and Partners Announce over $12 Million Partnership to Drive Education Reforms and Boost Learning Outcomes

Partnership to Strengthen Education for Every Child
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Press release
10 December 2025

“My Day, My Rights” Whitecember March Celebrates World Human Rights

Progress Worth Celebrating
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Press release
01 December 2025

UNICEF Urges Urgent Action as PNG Launches Triple Elimination Strategy

World AIDS Day
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Press release
22 October 2025

Keeping Up with Our Neighbours

UNICEF Calls for Urgent Investment in Papua New Guinea’s Children
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