Policewomen in Papua New Guinea have been encouraged to “embrace equity” as part of their future to contribute to developing a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. The encouragement was made by the Acting Commander of the Papua New Guinea Australia Policing Partnership (PNGAPP) Superintendent Brett Kidner in his opening remarks at the International Women’s Day (IWD) observation last week. IWD is a global event celebrated for social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It started in the early 1900’s stemming from the fights for equal rights by women in the United States. Policewomen in PNG Encouraged to rise, Overcome and embrace equity [Photo by Police Media] Since the first official IWD in 1911, the movement has grown to be truly a global event with focused themes every year to complement the ongoing global battles to achieve equal pay, equal economic opportunities, equal legal rights, reproductive rights, subsidised childcare and prevention of violence