UNDP Country Resident Representative, Nicholas Booth and Deputy Resident Representative Edward Vrkic have visited Hela province as part of UNDP’s continued efforts towards peace building.
The highlight of the 3-day visit was a Peace Agreement Signing Ceremony between four clans from the Tigibi Community, Hulia LLG Komo-Margarima District.
The humbling ceremony saw leaders and members of the four clans perform a symbolic ‘Burning of Prejudices’ and ‘Washing of Hands’ ritual before signing a formal peace agreement to stop violence, resume normalcy and achieve peace in their communities.
Through its partner, the United Church of Papua New Guinea (UCPNG), UNDP has supported the Tigibi Community with conflict mediation and post-conflict recovery support.
While in Tari, Mr. Booth met with UNDP supported mediators and joined the Provincial Administration in the distribution of roofing materials to 127 communities, who participated in a District Peace and Development Dialogue.
Hela Deputy Provincial Administrator, Tai Lawe, and the provincial administration management team were happy to host the UNDP representatives and said such joint efforts are needed to promote peace building efforts.
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