Host Organisation

Porgera Red Wara (River) Women's Association Incorporated (PRWWA INC.)

Description

This presentation will explore the gender dynamics and impacts of mining activities in Papua New Guinea and the broader Pacific Region, with a particular focus on the Porgera Gold Mine, and Bougainville Copper, and Gold Mines. It will address the challenges and opportunities faced by Indigenous Women and Young girls in those mining affected communities, highlighting both the socio-economic and environment aspects.

Through community-led initiatives, we believe that indigenous women and young girls play a crucial role in addressing climate change and fostering resilience within our communities in Papua New Guinea, and throughout the Pacific Region.

Speakers

1. Cressida Kuala (She/Her):

Founder And CEO Of Porgera Red Wara River Women's Association Incorporated (PRWWA INC.); and

FrontLine Human Rights Of Women Rights Defender, ID#7675; Business And Human Rights Advocate; Environment Defender; A Pacific Indigenous Women Knowledge Holder from Porgera District, Enga Province of Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific Region, (Moderator althrough the 60 Minutes presentation);

2. Naomi Hopa (She/Her):

Treasurer For Porgera Red Wara River Women's Association (PRWWA). A female village court magistrate who volunteer in negotiating peace and well-being in her local communities, Wabag District, Enga Province Of PNG in the South Pacific Region;

3. Maryanne Rimbau (She/Her):

Secretary for Porgera Red Wara (River) Women's Association Incorporated (PRWWA INC.); She is a local community women's representative, and a undergraduate Law Student. She's from Wappenamand District in Enga Province Of PNG, in the South Pacific Region;

4. Dr. Stephen Kikala (He/Him):

PhD, GAICD; He is a Policy And Administration Expert, a consultant and economic advisor for the PRWWA INC..

He is from the Laigam District in the Enga Province Of PNG, South Pacific Region;

5. Jubilee Tindiwi (She/Her):

Independent Legal Advisor (ILA) for Porgera Red Wara (River) Women's Association Incorporated (PRWWA INC.), She provides free legal aid to PRWWA, under her registered Law firm, Principal Tindiwi Lawyers, Private Commercial And Litigation Lawyer in PNG. She's from Kandep District, in Enga Province, Of PNG in the South Pacific Region;

6. Enjo Sepik (He/Him):

A licensed Psychologist, Specialist in the field Of Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in emergency settings, and he has Bachelor Of Arts Degree In Psychology from the University Of Papua New Guinea. He comes from the Coastal Region in Papua New Guinea, In the South Pacific Region;

7. Gloria Mathias (She/Her):

Porgera Red Wara (River) Women's Association Incorporated (PRWWA INC.), Youth representative. She is a seasonal filmmaker with over 6 Years of experiences in and around the film industry. She writes films and researches films. She's from Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province in the South Pacific Region; and

8. Florina Yallon (She/Her):

Female Church Elder, Christian Women And Young Girls representative of the Christian fellowship programs.

Languages

English