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In this article I wish to provide some insights into the current status of OLIPPAC as a tool for creating political stability and to highlight the challenges of implementing the law. I wish to argue that OLIPPAC is a worthwhile tool for creating political stability in PNG and take issue with the argument that OLIPPAC has failed. Two issues underpin the views I express here. First, is OLIPPAC meaningless or insignificant in the context of a weak party system or endemic political instability in PNG? Second, who is responsible for making OLIPPAC achieve its overall goal of creating political stability? ; AusAID

Describes the development of nongovernmental organizations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) aimed at improving the citizenry's general lack of awareness of their civil, social, & political rights. Focus is on the Individual & Community Rights & Advocacy Forum (ICRAF), created in 1992, & its work in protecting & promoting the human rights of women. The ICRAF's efforts to achieve gender parity & social justice in a wide variety of domains are chronicled, including politics, legal services, economic assistance, employment, & protection from domestic violence. Links between the ICRAF & other organizations, eg, the PNG National Council of Women & PNG Women in Politics, in these pursuits are described, citing advocacy, networking, & grassroots activist activities. 9 References. K. Hyatt Stewart

Describes the development of nongovernmental organizations in Papua New Guinea (PNG) aimed at improving the citizenry's general lack of awareness of their civil, social, & political rights. Focus is on the Individual & Community Rights & Advocacy Forum (ICRAF), created in 1992, & its work in protecting & promoting the human rights of women. The ICRAF's efforts to achieve gender parity & social justice in a wide variety of domains are chronicled, including politics, legal services, economic assistance, employment, & protection from domestic violence. Links between the ICRAF & other organizations, eg, the PNG National Council of Women & PNG Women in Politics, in these pursuits are described, citing advocacy, networking, & grassroots activist activities. 9 References. K. Hyatt Stewart