insert_link Namibia One Economy Foundation Launches Be Free Fridays Initiative Pauline Thomas-Kahupi, Executive Director of the One Economy Foundation, says the new Be Free Fridays initiative celebrates stakeholders while strengthening relationships. Hosted monthly at the Katutura campus, the program gives supporters a first-hand look at the foundation’s work in youth empowerment, sexual reproductive health, mental health, and GBV, alongside networking in a relaxed, youth-friendly environment. today9 September, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical High Unemployment Exposes Young Women to HIV Says One Economy Uajokorisa Karuaihe, CEO of the One Economy Foundation, emphasizes that rising unemployment deepens young women's exposure to HIV and gender-based violence. She also stresses that these factors contribute to severe economic difficulties for young mothers. One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi reports: today31 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s National Men’s Forum Highlights Gender-Based Violence South Africa's National Men’s Forum says the country remains a violent nation as a result of gender-based violence. Speaking to eNCA, the organisation's Tebogo Lerole says engaging men is key to reducing gender-based violence and femicide. Lerole recognised the community's collective role in fostering the eradicating of GBV and called on men to take accountability: today20 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namdeb Workshop Addresses Gender-Based Violence in ||Kharas Region Namdeb held a "Pathways to Care" workshop in Oranjemund, uniting various stakeholders, including government ministries, to tackle gender-based violence in the ||Kharas Region. The workshop focused on understanding the scope of GBV, mapping existing services and gaps for survivors and perpetrators, and creating a roadmap to enhance the multi-sectoral referral pathway for GBV interventions. Head Corporate Affairs and Sustainable Impact at Namdeb: Pauline Thomas Kahupi: today4 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Fillemon Amoolongo Leads Namibia National Women’s Conference to Address Gender-Based Violence Fillemon Amoolongo, widely recognized as DJ Munene and founder of the Namibia National Men's Conference, is now spearheading the Namibia National Women's Conference scheduled for 27 July in Windhoek at the A. Shipena Secondary School Hall. This pivotal event alongside its sponsors aims to tackle the pressing issue of gender-based violence in the country, offering a platform for women to discuss solutions and seek justice. The Women's […] today23 July, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Fillemon Amoolongo Leads Namibia National Women’s Conference to Address Gender-Based Violence Fillemon Amoolongo, widely recognized as DJ Munene and founder of the Namibia National Men's Conference, is now spearheading the Namibia National Women's Conference. This pivotal event aims to tackle the pressing issue of gender-based violence (GBV) in Namibia, offering a platform for women to discuss solutions and seek justice. Scheduled for July 27th, 2024, the conference will take place at H. Shipen Secondary School Hall in Katutura. Registration begins […] today23 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia 362 gender-based violence cases recorded from January to April! https://youtu.be/no_LjpMYE4o By Finna Kahili, via News on One Media reports and police cases indicate that the Namibian landscape has been plagued by a surge in incidents of gender-based violence and rape, sparking significant concern. Speaking to News on One, City Police Superintendent Marcelline Murapo revealed some alarming statistics, namely that from January to April this year alone, a total of 362 cases of gender-based violence were recorded. Disturbingly, among these […] today27 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Khomas Region Leads in Gender-Based Violence Cases The Khomas region has reported the highest number of gender-based violence cases in Namibia, with 3,302 incidents from January 2020 to December last year. Following Khomas are the Ohangwena region with 1,807 cases, Hardap with 1,746, and Oshana with 1,459. Nationally, 17,669 GBV cases were recorded, with 81.2% of the victims being women. The regions with the fewest cases were Kavango West, Kunene, Omaheke, and Zambezi. Most cases involved common […] today23 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Dausab calls for gender-inclusive approach to combat GBV https://youtu.be/Gtz0Hrt1DOM By Valeria Handobe, via News on One Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, has called for inclusive participation of men and boys in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) dialogues. Dausab, stated that GBV is not only perpetrated against women, but also men who do not conform to dominant masculine gender roles. These remarks come in the wake of the tragic murder of Christof Frederik earlier this month […] today15 May, 2024
