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SARV

Sorcery Accusation Related Violence

Resources & Publications

Media

““…what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.””

— Mother Theresa

Case studies

Wokman (Part 1)

Lutheran Pastor, Peter Pyandea, reflects on his experiences with sorcery accusation related violence in diverse parts of Papua New Guinea. He highlights the variations of belief and demonstrates how these belief systems are incompatible with his Christian faith.

Mi Bai Mekim

Nes Mark, a Human Rights Defender from the remote Hewa area speaks about her work to end sorcery accusation based violence.

Dead and Alive at Pina (Part 1)

Anton Lutz interviews a young man, Max, who, after he claimed that his heart had been eaten by witches, came back to life. Four women were tortured as a result of his accusations.

Wokman (Part 2)

Pastor Peter encourages Christians to think for themselves, reject false beliefs and work together to build a stronger Papua New Guinea.

Everybody’s Business – Fr Philip Gibbs

Survivors of Sorcery Accusation Related Violence (SARV) in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Dead and Alive at Pina (Part 2)

Police Commander Epenes Nili explains the situation with Max and what he will do next.