Today the phrase “women’s empowerment” has eclipsed “community empowerment” and “employee empowerment.” It, too, came to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s.

Journalists who understand the challenges facing the country’s women are increasingly taking on leadership roles for their community, their media colleagues, and women across PNG.

High-Level Thematic Debate on Advancing Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women and Girls for a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda. New York – March 6, 2015 Introduction.