Bougainville Youth Affairs
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Young people in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, earn safety certificates, promote responsible social media use, and support the region’s independence pathway. Communities also prepare to mark Independence Patriotism Day on September 1, 2026, highlighting unity and resilience.
22 Bougainville youths earn certificates in high-risk dogging training
Twenty-two youths from Bougainville have graduated with nationally recognised certificates in high-risk dogging after completing an intensive two-week training programme. The programme delivered specialised high-risk lifting skills directly at village level. It marked the first time this type of training had been offered in a rural setting in Bougainville.
Think before you post: Bougainville youths warn peers about cybercrime laws
Young people in Bougainville are telling their peers to think before posting on social media, warning that online abuse, harassment and defamation can carry serious legal consequences. Facebook, TikTo…
Voices of the next generation: Bougainville youths stand firm on independence pathway
As political negotiations and constitutional debates continue over the future of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, the region’s young people are described as standing firmly behind the independen…
Unity and Resilience: Bougainville Prepares for Independence Patriotism Day 2026
Bougainville communities are preparing for Independence Patriotism Day, an annual public holiday scheduled for September 1, 2026. The observance honors the Autonomous Region of Bougainville’s politica…
