Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa

National Council of Women
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1. NGO historical aspects
Established via the National Council of Women Act, 1979. To remain as the peak umbrella
organization for women in PNG to represent women concerns and issues in PNG. Also to educate
women of new policy and legislation developments in PNG. mouthpiece to stand and fight for women’s
rights.
2. Organizational aspects
Covers the entire country via its provincial council of women. There are 10 staff on strength now
besides the Executives. Previously government bureaucrats and women activists with advocacy and
organizing skills.
3. Networking and institutional relations
NCW is a member of the International Council of Women and other Pacific Women Organizations. It
also have members from other National Women Organizations like the Nurse Association etc..
besides its’ 20 Provincial Council of Women and other Church Women associations.
4. Juridical aspects
It has a legislation and does not have the legal requirement to register under the IPA requirements. It
is established by an Act of Parliament and is a NGO. The Executives are elected and this can be
confirmed with the preceding responses and there usually is a term duration of 5 years for the next
election.
5. Financial aspects
NCW does provide audited financial records each year. Funding grants come from the National
Government and also donors such as UNFPA, UNDP, AusAid, UNDEF.
6. Activities and sectors
Main sectors: Women sector in PNG
Main activities: Advocacy on Women in Leadership, Role Model Project, Men’s Desk to address
violence against women, women’s convention centre and women in Governance.
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