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Thérèse Mama Mapenzi: Leading peacebuilding and human rights advocate (Part 2)
Today we begin a three-part series detailing the amazing advocacy journey of Thérèse Mama Mapenzi.
Debunking the seven myths of witch-hunting
Find out about the 7 myths of witch-hunting and why every single one of them must be confronted.
Thérèse Mama Mapenzi: Leading peacebuilding and human rights advocate (Part 1)
Today we begin a three-part series detailing the amazing advocacy journey of Thérèse Mama Mapenzi.
Ruth Kissam: Meet the woman changing cultural attitudes in Papua New Guinea
Meet Ruth Kissam, a courageous activist from rural Papua New Guinea whose life was forever changed by her fight against sorcery-related violence.
Reaching the Middle Ground for Addressing Patients’ Beliefs in Sorcery: Experiences of Papua New Guinean Nurses
Dr Gabriel Kuman explores the beliefs of patients and nurses around sickness and death and what happens when beliefs around sorcery cross into the medical world of hospitals.
Birubala Rabha: A life of chasing witch hunters
Birubala Rabha: The amazing story of a courageous woman who dedicated her life to chasing witch hunters
Good news round-up for September 2025
A round-up of good news - the activities, initiatives and actions that people are taking to stop the violence.
Update on Zambia’s witchcraft verdict
A troubling legal precedent has been set in Zambia with the sentencing of two accused for witchcraft. Read on to find out more.
UN Chief receives the report No One Should Stand Alone
When the UN Secretary-General visited Papua New Guinea, Professor Father Philip Gibbs was able to present two important reports on SARV directly to him. Read on to find out what happened.
Zambia awareness walk for older people living with dementia accused of witchcraft
An awareness group in Zambia initiated an awareness walk campaign with support from INAWARA’s seed funding program. Read on to find out what happened next.

