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Barri, 52, pushes his grandson, Benjamin, 3, on the swing. Barri, 52, and wife Maria, 45, have eight children.
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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Press release
19 October 2025

Parliamentary Committee Launches Bold National Review to Secure the Future of PNG’s Children

Landmark inquiry calls for renewed national commitment to children
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Press release
16 October 2025

Creating Safe Spaces for Every Child

Child Friendly Spaces Toolkit launched in Papua New Guinea
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Press release
14 October 2025

PNG Rallies to End Polio: Round 2 of Polio Campaign Kicks Off Nationwide

Nationwide campaign urges parents and caregivers to protect every child under ten through life-saving vaccines.
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