Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea - Woman in Leadership and Human Rights in Milne Bay

Implemented by Ms Cheryl Perocco

Cheryl's project aims to engage women (including women living with HIV/AIDS) in Human rights and Leadership training by making them aware of the roles and functions of some of the Democratic Institutions within the country.

The objective`s of this project include:

1. Introducing women to Leadership skills and human rights
2. Motivating women to take up Personal leadership and human rights in their communities
3. Providing guidance and assistance in accessing services or information from Democratic Institutions

This seeks to counter the problems women face when they lack knowledge in understanding their rights and freedom, by training them in this regard and helping them explore their personal leadership and capabilities.

So far Cheryl has completed a baseline survey and conducted workshops with fifty rural women in to train them in governance and leadership. Cheryl plans to hold another training session in June.