Courage IIThe tribal traditions and beliefs of Papua New Guinea are rightfully celebrated and portrayed romantically – authentic people with a minimalistic asset light lifestyle who live in close harmony with nature. A lifestyle that we could take as an example in this time of climate change and global pollution. However, the dark edges of PNG sometimes seem underexposed. Women in Papua New Guinea experience some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world. According to a United Nations report, more than two thirds of all women in Papua New Guinea will suffer abuse at the hands of a partner. In some parts of the country, 80 per cent of men admit they have been responsible for sexual violence against their partner.

For better or worse IVWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

Warriors IWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

Courage IThe tribal traditions and beliefs of Papua New Guinea are rightfully celebrated and portrayed romantically – authentic people with a minimalistic asset light lifestyle who live in close harmony with nature. A lifestyle that we could take as an example in this time of climate change and global pollution. However, the dark edges of PNG sometimes seem underexposed. Women in Papua New Guinea experience some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world. According to a United Nations report, more than two thirds of all women in Papua New Guinea will suffer abuse at the hands of a partner. In some parts of the country, 80 per cent of men admit they have been responsible for sexual violence against their partner.

For better or worse IWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

For better or worse IIWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

For better or worseWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

Up in smoke IWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

Up in smoke IIWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

Up in smoke IIIWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

Up in smoke IVWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

Warriors IVWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

For better or worseWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

Warriors IIWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

For better or worse IVWhen Sietske visited the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea, she witnessed the people struggle with westernisation. In an isolated minimalist society where people live from nature, the symbolic plastic bottle of Coca-Cola is introduced. In the same society, where abuse of women and children is the rule rather than the exception, victims become aware of the concept of human rights. Change can be good and bad at the same time. Papua New Guinea is struggling with change – she wanted to capture that.

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