Empowering crisis-affected communities in Papua New Guinea through information
Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. Photo: OCHA/Anthony Burke
Timely and culturally appropriate information plays a pivotal role in disaster risk reduction and public health management, as it can save lives, minimise damage, and reduce the overall impact of disasters. Every individual has the right to information about access to humanitarian and government services. They also have the right to know the risks to their health and how to minimise them. By enabling informed decision-making, communities can take proactive measures, mitigating health and economic impacts.
This guide provides a comprehensive framework for disseminating approved United Nations lifeline messages to people affected by crises in Papua New Guinea via trusted and accessible communications channels. It ensures consistent and effective communication and facilitates easy access to crucial information in times of need.
The guide also includes key messages and channels for sharing these messages.
Who is this guide for?
The guide will equip response actors in Papua New Guinea with practical advice for disseminating critical lifeline messages to the public and relevant stakeholders. It aims to ensure essential information remains accessible, accurate and timely during emergencies and other crucial times.
Humanitarian agencies, national and international development agencies, government agencies, local and community leaders, UN agencies, aid agencies, media and community-based organisations can use this guide to design information-sharing campaigns. It will assist in identifying trusted, relevant, accessible channels and approved information to share with communities.
This guidance was produced as part of CDAC’s partnership with and support to the work of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Humanitarian Advisory Team in Papua New Guinea, which is funded by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.