KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 26

Jaynes, Bill (2016-11-28). KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 26 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 16 Iss. 26: NEWS: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) screening began in Pohnpei’s District 2 as health authorities moved to screen all children statewide, emphasizing early detection and prevention of a serious but treatable condition; public-health reporting notes that Pohnpei officials sought to maintain momentum in implementing the screening program without delay; diplomatic and community coverage reports that Ambassador Dorie hosted a celebration marking the birthday of the Emperor of Japan; social-policy reporting focuses on Australia’s White Ribbon campaign against domestic violence as the Pohnpei State Legislature again debated the long-stalled Family Safety Bill, with the Australian Embassy conducting a well-attended workshop at the College of Micronesia–FSM during the United Nations White Ribbon campaign period; Australian Ambassador George Fraser stated that violence against women is unacceptable anywhere and at any time, identifying its elimination as a priority of the Australian Government and a core element of its foreign policy and overseas aid program, and noting that one in three women worldwide who have ever been in a relationship have experienced violence in some form; Fraser told students that violence against women is a symptom of gender inequality and takes many forms, including physical, emotional, religious, social, and financial abuse, and urged men to recognize their responsibility to confront the issue through everyday actions; he also reported meeting with several Pohnpei senators to discuss the Family Safety Act, which has been under legislative consideration for eight years, while local women’s groups emphasized the message that “domestic violence is not my culture”; the Australian Embassy announced plans to host a White Ribbon reception at its housing complex; additional community notices include a profile of a seafaring, world-traveling dentist serving underserved small-island communities, calls for dedicated correspondents in Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, and Kosrae, and subscription information;