PORT MORESBY: Violence has marred a uncommon #MeToo protest in Papua New Guinea’s capital with indignant male counter-protesters disrupting proceedings and attacking media, spurring calls on Wednesday for a police investigation.
Lots of gathered on the College of Papua New Guinea Tuesday to protest sexual harassment and the abuse of ladies on campus, carrying banners studying “It Ends Right here”.
Gendered violence is rife within the nation, the place the UN has estimated that two-thirds of ladies expertise some type of home abuse.
A gaggle of males disrupted the march outdoors the college’s library and attacked a number of journalists, though there have been no experiences of significant accidents.
The boys reportedly objected to the march and believed the media was interfering in a matter that ought to be resolved behind closed doorways.
College chancellor Robert Igara stated on Wednesday it was unclear if the lads have been college students and known as for them to be recognized and reported to the police.
Igara additionally stated the college would take steps to enhance the protection of feminine college students and employees on campus.
Till authorized reforms in 2013, home violence was not often investigated.
Lots of gathered on the College of Papua New Guinea Tuesday to protest sexual harassment and the abuse of ladies on campus, carrying banners studying “It Ends Right here”.
Gendered violence is rife within the nation, the place the UN has estimated that two-thirds of ladies expertise some type of home abuse.
A gaggle of males disrupted the march outdoors the college’s library and attacked a number of journalists, though there have been no experiences of significant accidents.
The boys reportedly objected to the march and believed the media was interfering in a matter that ought to be resolved behind closed doorways.
College chancellor Robert Igara stated on Wednesday it was unclear if the lads have been college students and known as for them to be recognized and reported to the police.
Igara additionally stated the college would take steps to enhance the protection of feminine college students and employees on campus.
Till authorized reforms in 2013, home violence was not often investigated.