Ensuring Safe Transport with and For Women and Girls in Port Moresby

The report reflects the results of the Safe Cities Global Initiative for Port Moresby through a scoping study on women’s experiences and perceptions of violence in the use of public transport, especially for market vendors, students, and professionals in selected locations across the city. Although focused primarily as a resource for the safety of women and girls in general, the resource also addresses some issues for WAGWD, identifying their challenges in catching public transport which limits their access to health, education and employment. Despite frequent experiences of violence, WAGWD still relied on both PMVs and taxis, as they are least likely to have access to other forms of transportation.