Papua New Guinea’s Parliament has taken a historic step toward safeguarding customary land rights. By unanimously endorsing the Special Parliamentary Committee’s landmark report, leaders have set the stage for stronger protections, transparent governance, and sustainable development through the proposed Customary Land Tenure Act 2026.
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Reehana Raza visits PNG to review IFAD’s $46.8m MVF project, boosting market access, partnerships, and incomes for 23,500 farming households.
Port Moresby workshop reviews PNG disaster response; provincial stakeholders, government and partners agree to strengthen preparedness, coordination.
UN PNG marked UN Day 2025, celebrating 50 years of partnership, peacebuilding, and inclusive development.
The United Nations Secretary-General wishes to thank the leadership of the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government, for the opportunity to discuss the Bougainville peace process during his visit to Papua New Guinea.
Yesterday’s unanimous passage of the Disability Services Bill of 2025 by the National Parliament is a landmark achievement in Papua New Guinea’s journey toward greater inclusion, dignity, and human rights for all. On behalf of the United Nations system in PNG, I warmly congratulate the National Executive Council and the Department for Community Development and Religion, and the many organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) who have long championed this reform.
