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A Papua New Guinea woman, who has established a service to help victims of gender based violence, says she is often the target of verbal abuse. Audio

The PNG government could settle compensation claims made by Manus Island refugees, according to their lawyer. Audio

Young people in the Pacific could find it easier to start companies after improvements to business legislation, the World Bank says. Audio

Counter human-trafficking training and a public awareness campaign are the tools being used to fight modern day slavery in PNG. Audio

The UN says it is profoundly concerned by Australia's proposed ban on boat people. Audio

It's a battle of two brothers-in-law for the Palau presidency as the country goes to the polls on Tuesday. Audio

The Australian Medical Association is calling for independent oversight of the healthcare for detainees on Manus Island and Nauru. Audio

Solomon Islands risks social instability unless more is done to occupy the country's growing youth population, according to an academic. Audio

Many Australians are deeply ashamed of how their government treats asylum seekers, according to a social agency. Audio

Civil unrest could grip the Pacific unrest unless more is done to occupy the region's growing youth population. Audio

The United Nations must act to end the violence between the community and refugees marooned on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, according to the local MP. Audio

Refugee children engaging in self harm and attempting suicide on Nauru has prompted a psychiatrist to expose the damage caused by Australia's offshore detention. Audio