Steamships Supports Femili PNG

24 April 2017

Family and sexual violence (FSV) is a major problem in Papua New Guinea that demands the attention of all businesses and citizens of the country. There are a number of organizations that work tirelessly to address the issues in the country, and provide support and protection for survivors of violence.

Steamships is supportive of such organisations and is excited to partner with Femili PNG to sponsor the Rosie Batty lectures at the University of Technology in Lae on April 25 and at the University of Papua New Guinea on 27th April.

While in PNG, Ms Batty will also visit Femili PNG’s case management centre in Lae, which provides support services to women, men and children who are affected by family and sexual violence. The Centre is funded by the Australian Government.

“The prevalence of family and sexual violence in Papua New Guinea is an urgent and well-documented issue. Other countries, including our neighbors Australia, have recognized the issue and much is being done, through both legislatively, and the work of campaigners such as Rosie Batty, to address this appalling social evil”, said the Managing Director of Steamships, Mr Peter Langslow.

“Femili PNG has also been a tireless advocate against FSV, particularly in Lae and Morobe, and it is a wonderful initiative to bring Ms Batty to PNG to share her story with our young people, and to put the spotlight on the issue of family and sexual violence” Rosie Batty is the CEO and Founder of the Luke Batty Foundation. Rosie began campaigning for better responses to FSV after her 11-year-old son Luke Batty was murdered by his father in a public assault after cricket training in 2014. During her visit to PNG, Rosie will share her personal story and also share some of the lessons learned in Australia’s response to FSV.