TPA Celebrates 2025 International Women’s Day

The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) proudly celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) on Monday 11th March with a breakfast event, honouring the contributions of its female employees.

Thirty female staff members and their male colleagues celebrated this occasion demonstrating the organization’s inclusive work environment and the spirit of unity.

TPA’s Executive Manager for Corporate Affairs, Claire Kupo, delivered an inspiring message, emphasizing the importance of this year’s IWD theme, “Accelerate Action.“
“Today, on International Women’s Day 2025, we get to honour the strength, resilience, and vision of the women of TPA and around the world. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, is a call to move beyond words and ignite real change,” said Kupo.
Kupo also encouraged everyone to take bold steps in empowering women across all sectors, reinforcing the need for meaningful progress toward gender equality.
“Together, we can create an environment where innovation and progress thrive, where each act of support propels us towards a more inclusive future. When women step forward with courage, every challenge becomes an opportunity, and together, we turn dreams into unstoppable change,” said Kupo.

TPA’s CEO, Eric Mossman Uvovo, reiterated the organization’s commitment to promoting an equitable workplace.
“Equality is a strong driver behind TPA’s dynamic team. We take pride in the fact that more than 50% of our workforce is made up of talented and hardworking women. Their leadership, creativity, and dedication continue to propel PNG’s tourism sector forward,” said Uvovo.

The celebration concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony, and a group photo to commemorate the occasion. Staff members were encouraged to wear purple—the symbolic colour of International Women’s Day—to show solidarity in advancing gender equality.◼️