EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Empowering Voices: Young Feminists Movement Namibia Hosts Women’s Event in Otjiwarongo

Otjiwarongo, Namibia – On the upcoming International Women’s Day, Otjiwarongo will be the epicenter of a powerful movement led by the Women’s Leadership Center, the Young Feminist Movement Namibia, and One Billion Rising Namibia. The event, named the Blood March, aims to raise awareness against femicide and advocate for the freedom to end gender-based violence in Namibia.

In a recent statement, Hillary Shiimi, from the Young Feminists Movement Namibia, shared exciting details about the festivities scheduled for March 8th, starting at 10 o’clock from Save More.

Hillary began by expressing gratitude, “Good morning, and thank you so much for having me. My name is Hilary, and I’m here to tell you about all the festivities that will be happening in celebration of International Women’s Day in Otjiwarongo.”

The Blood March will traverse the streets of Otjiwarongo, featuring demonstrations and activities from various schools in the region. The march will culminate at the Mokati Stadium, where attendees will be treated to speeches, including one from the Mayor of Otjiwarongo.

Eng Hillary emphasized, “Join us as we march against femicide, raising our voices against the scourge of gender-based violence. We invite the entire Otjozondjupa region to stand with us in solidarity.”

The event promises to end on a high note with poetry and music performances by students from various high schools in Otjiwarongo, followed by the much-anticipated Freedom Music Festival. This festival will showcase talented Ma-/gaisa artists such as Chloe, Imelda, Kalina, and Ousie Bulan, along with the captivating Ti so ros ke artists from the Young Feminist Movement Namibia.

Eng Hillary concluded by extending a warm invitation, “This is an International Women’s Day celebration like no other. We call on the community to join us in numbers, march against femicide, and celebrate the day with the uplifting sounds of the Freedom Music Festival. Thank you once more.”

As the Blood March and Freedom Music Festival unite communities against gender-based violence, this event stands as a powerful testament to the collective strength of those dedicated to creating a safer and more inclusive future for all.