Dame Carol Kidu, is an outspoken advocate against gender violence in Papua New Guinea.

Dame Kidu will present a personal and anecdotal reflection on the reality of sorcery in the lives of people in 21st century Papua New Guinea. It will draw primarily on her experiences and observations while living in Motu society for over 40 years. Dame Carol Kidu retired from Papua New Guinea Parliament in 2012 after 15 years in politics. She was the Minister for Community Development for 9 years and finished her political career as Leader of the Opposition. She focused on legislative and policy reform for social development in Papua New Guinea with a human rights based approach to development and a focus on marginalised and/or vulnerable populations.

This event is supported by State, Society & Governance in Melanesia Program, ANU College of Asia & the Pacific, Regulation Institutions Network and the ANU Gender Institute.

Access: Free and open to the Public, no RSVP required.