Congratulations to Marilyn Havini AM!

We are delighted that Marilyn Havini has become a Member of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday 2020 awards.
​Marilyn is a founding member of HWC, a human rights hero for her work with her husband Moses during and after the Bougainville crisis, a renowned artist, a teacher and a mentor and dear friend to so many people. It is a great day to see this recognition for her wonderful life and work.
Details
Name Mrs Marilyn Frances HAVINI
Award Member of the Order of Australia
Date Granted 7th of June, 2020

Citation: For significant service to the international communities of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville.
  • Foundation Member, Hako Women's Collective, Buka, since 2006.
  • Foundation Member, Bougainville Women's Federation, Buka, since 2009.
  • Founder and Director, Women for Bougainville (Australia), 1990s.
  • Member, Bougainville Women for Peace and Freedom (during the Bougainville Peace Process).
  • Foundation Member, Bougainville Women's Council, 1970-1984.
  • Established, Meri Safe House, (domestic violence service), Haku.
  • Established, Haku Hatsipito Disability Committee, Haku.

Bougainville Interim Government
  • Overseas Representative in Australia, 1990-2005.
  • Human Rights Documenter, 1993-1998.
Education
  • Teacher, schools in Hutjena, Arawa, Buka and Panguna, Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, 1970s.
  • Lecturer, Port Moresby Teacher's College, 1970s.
  • Former Teacher in Australia.
Publications
  • Co-Author, 'Bougainville Peace Agreement: The Burnham I and II Dialogues'.
  • Co-Editor and Contributor, 'As Mothers of the Land - The Birth of the Bougainville Women for Peace and Freedom'(2004).
  • Compiler, 'Compilation of Human Rights Abuses Against the People of Bougainville 1989-1996, Volumes I and II'(1996).

Awards and recognition include:
  • Winner, Papua New Guinea National Design Competition, for the design of the official Bougainville flag, 1974.