Hosted By: Papua New Guinea Rural Women's Health Association Inc. Mothers from rural communities in three provinces meet for a whole day to plan for the new year, review 2023, and build new networks with other women's groups. Discuss cultural issues faced by women in rural communities and the root causes of barriers to women accessing vital health and education services in rural communities in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Cultural differences in communities are the biggest barriers to women's development in PNG societies.