Child protection systems, children and childhood in Papua New Guinea: with a focus on the eastern highlands

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Summary: This report provides an introduction to the extent of the problem of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of children in Papua New Guinea, current responses and the underlying social change. The report outlines the contextual background for childhood and protection, looking at the impact of social and economic change on families, clans and relationships and the affect on childhood. It also outlines the basic parts of a child protection system and what components need to be developed in Papua New Guinea in the context of the Child Protection Act.Owner: Commissioned by Save the Children in Papua New Guinea. Author: Andy Westpdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/how can i attach the document?

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