Namibia

Electoral Commission Faces Criticism Over Gender Inclusivity in Voter Registration Policy

today3 July, 2024

Background

The Electoral Commission says it will only register those people who are classified as male or female on their identification documentation. This comes amid concerns from activists and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and other communities about the lack of inclusivity for non-binary and transgender individuals. Activist Linda Baumann weighed in.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen