PNG Unites in Red as Thousands Join Redvember Walk Against GBV
Papua New Guinea’s capital turned red yesterday morning as thousands of residents joined the 2025 Redvember Walk, an emotional and symbolic march that brought Port Moresby traffic to a halt for two hours.
The walk began at dawn with women and girls leading the march, signalling a clear call for action to end violence that continues to affect families across the country. Participants described the event as more than a procession—rather, a collective declaration that the city wants safer spaces and respect for women and girls.
Twenty-three government agencies, MPs, SOEs, diplomatic missions, UN agencies, churches, NGOs, and community groups filled the freeway. Police Minister Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jnr and Community Development Minister Hon. Jason Peter were among the leaders walking shoulder to shoulder with the public.
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| PNG Unites in Red as Thousands Join Redvember Walk Against GBV [Photo NCD Media] |
NCD Governor Powes Parkop, who hosted the event, told the gathering after the march that PNG cannot progress if violence continues to dominate daily life.
“We the people are 99 percent of the country. The MPs are only 1 percent,” he said. “They must do their part but we don’t have to wait for them to define our future.”
He said women and girls have been shut out of political, economic and cultural spaces for too long, with violence becoming a destructive norm over generations.
“We use violence against women to solve problems… in communities, businesses, politics, churches, employment,” he said.
Parkop said the city has been advocating against GBV since 2016 and will continue until zero tolerance is achieved. He thanked residents, agencies and international partners for their unwavering support.
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