The UNICEF Girls Empowerment Programme (GEP) through the Smart Safer Schools (SSS) initiative supports adolescent girls in Papua New Guinea by strengthening protection, empowerment, access to services, and prevention of gender-based violence. About the Girls Empowerment ProgrammeThe Girls Empowerment Programme was developed by UNICEF Papua New Guinea in response to the significant protection and empowerment challenges experienced by adolescent girls. Through the Girls Empowerment Programme, the initiative combines:Adolescent girls’ empowerment. Smart Safer Schools is the framework through which UNICEF Papua New Guinea is supporting safer and more protective school environments, including the delivery of the Girls Empowerment Programme. ConclusionThe UNICEF Girls Empowerment Programme through Smart Safer Schools provides a comprehensive approach to improving the safety, rights, confidence, and participation of adolescent girls in Papua New Guinea.