The South Pacific country of Papua New Guinea has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. 2 of every 3 women living in Papua New Guinea will experience abuse from an intimate partner at some point in their lives, one of the highest rates of that form of violence in the world.

See the stories on NPR.org:

For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse In Papua New Guinea, Volunteers Offer Safe Havens

For Women In Papua New Guinea, Income From Selling Betel Nut Can Come At Heavy Price