Welcome to the YWCA Papua New Guinea
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The YWCA is a global network of women advancing social justice and creating opportunities and services for the development of women and their families.
As part of the World YWCA Women’s Volunteer Movement:-
- Unites 25 million women and girls in over 122 countries through 100 affiliated, autonomous national YWCAs.
- Links thousands of local YWCAs whose programmes meet the community needs identified by women.
- Promotes women’s full potential and equal participation at all levels of society through leadership opportunities and training.
- Works for social and economic justice through development and advocacy programmes.
- Mobilizes women’s collective power for action on issues of vital concern; women’s rights, human rights, peace, health and the integrity of the environment.
- Bases its work on Christian ecumenical principles and welcomes women of all faith.
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World News
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Rescue team on its way to French yachtsman
A rescue team was on its way to assist a French round-the-world sailor who triggered his distress beacon near Cape Horn on Tuesday and may have capsized, organisers said.
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Chinese police search for suspect in axe murders
Police in central China have launched a manhunt for a love-lorn junk collector suspected in the axe murders of eight people, including a two-year-old boy, state media reported.
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Cargo ship evades pirates off Somalia
A cargo ship with 32 Chinese crew aboard evaded an attack by four pirate boats in the piracy-plagued Gulf of Aden, China's state media reported.
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Thai protesters vow to block ASEAN summit
Supporters of Thailand's exiled former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said they would hold rallies to block a summit of south-east Asian nations, but the Government brushed off the threat.
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