The Governor-General, Sir Bob Dadae, will join NCD Governor Powes Parkop tomorrow, Sunday November 10th, to lead the Active City Redvember Walk, launching the “United to End Violence Against Women” campaign in Papua New Guinea.
Coinciding with the NCD Women’s Expo and Summit, which was held from 10am to 4pm today, Saturday November 9th at the Sir John Guise Stadium, which runs through November 13, the walk brings together the community to promote safety for women and girls.
Announcing his involvement, Sir Bob Dadae urged all citizens to participate.
“This is a campaign we all should be involved in at all levels, and I call on all citizens to join.”
Considering recent tragic events, including Jessica Yori’s killing, Governor Parkop has also called for widespread support, saying it’s essential to make Port Moresby safer for everyone.
Governor Parkop, who has led this campaign for the past five years as chair of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, welcomed the Governor-General’s involvement as a strong step toward achieving this critical goal.
Members of the Diplomatic Corps, UN officials, government departments, churches, NGOs, and local communities will participate in the walk, which begins at 6 a.m. from Sir John Guise Stadium, following a route through Wardstrip Road, Kennedy Road, Goodwit Street, Independence Drive, and back.
The Redvember Walk, part of the 20 Days of Activism to prevent violence against women, is an annual event led by Governor Parkop and backed by the United Nations, Puma Energy, Eliseo, and other supporters.
The walk will start at 6am until 8am, from Sir John Guise Stadium to Parliament Haus and back again.