Papua New Guinea: Amnesty International welcomes closure of Manus Island refugee detention facility and urges increased protection of women and girls from discrimination and violence

Ratification of core human rights treaties, and passing national legislation to give meaning to these obligations, is essential for the enjoyment of human rights in Papua New Guinea. However, their implementation by the government of Papua New Guinea, in policy and practice, remains a significant barrier to the full realization of human rights in the country.

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