Women in PNG establish own Political Party

Women in Papua New Guinea  have taken it upon themselves to establish a first woman's political party in the country.

Ms. Launa is putting her hands up to contest the Chimbu Regional Seat[NBC Photo]

Founder and President of the Wantok in Godly Services (WINGS) party Shelley Launa said this is because of political parties hesitation to endorse women candidates.

WINGS party was setup in 2016 to break this bias.

WINGS is supporting 12 women candidates in rural PNG, who want to make a difference in their respective electorates.

Ms. Launa told NBC News, the general stereotype by men folk when women want to contest, was the motivating factor toward the establishment of the party.

Ms. Launa is putting her hands up to contest the Chimbu Regional Seat.

She said there are no women in Parliament, few women in leading government positions and in the private sector, and she wants this changed.

NBC News / PNG Today

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