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How is homosexuality viewed in Papua New Guinea?

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Homosexuality is illegal in Papua New Guinea, punishable by up to 14 years in prison, but actual prosecutions are not common, and the laws are rarely enforced. Instead, it is the hate crimes, violence and discrimination incited by the law that puts gay and transgender Papua New Guineans at risk. read more

Former MP Dame Carol Kidu in 2012 described gay Papua New Guineans as being forced to live lives of secrecy, and called unsuccessfully on the Government to decriminalise homosexuality. Prime Minister Peter O'Neill explained that there were "strong feelings" against homosexuality in the country, which was "yet to accept such sexual openness". read more

In the same Oceanic country of Papua New Guinea, the Marind tribe—also known for their cannibalistic practices—believes, like the Etoro, in the semen/life-force concept and utilizes it in ritual ceremonies before heterosexual marriage. read more

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