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: todayOctober 4, 2024 19
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 […] todayJuly 23, 2024 52
insert_link 2 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 […] todayJuly 23, 2024 51 2
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 […] todayMay 27, 2024 27
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 […] todayMay 23, 2024 16
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 […] todayMay 15, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Namibia Media Professionals Union condemns journalist’s assault The Namibia Media Professionals Union has condemned the alleged assault, on the 2nd of April 2024, of a female journalist by a male editor of a prominent newspaper. This comes after a case of common assault was opened by the alleged victim at the Otjomuise Police Station in Windhoek. NAMPU acting Secretary General Jemima Beukes. todayApril 4, 2024 55
insert_link Oshiwambo Ehangano lyaatoolinkundana tali kondema ehepeko lyaatoolinkundana aakiintu Ehangano lyo Namibia Media Professionals Union NAMPU,ohela olya kondema eponokelo nenge edhengo taku hokololwa lyomutoolinkundana omukiintu komudhindi goonkundana omulumentu koshifokundaneki. Shika osha landula oshipotha shoka sha patululwa koshihakanwa kosasiyona yopolisi ya Otjomuise. Omushangwa gwiikundaneki gwa pitithwa komupopiliko gopolisi yoshilongo Dep Comm Kauna Shikwambi okwati mu 01st April kegumbo lili mo Khomasdal,oondjuma odha tukuka pokati kaantu yaali,noku etitha olugodhdi,ndoka lweetitha omutooliinkundana omukiintu gomimvo 30 a patulule oshipotha mu 2nd April. Ayehe […] todayApril 4, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia NAMPU Condemns Alleged Assault of Female Journalist by Male Editor The Namibia Media Professionals Union has strongly denounced the reported assault of a female journalist by a male editor of a prominent newspaper. This condemnation follows the filing of a case of common assault by the alleged victim at the Otjomuise Police Station in Windhoek. According to a press statement issued by Namibian Police Force spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the incident occurred on April 1, 2024, at a residence […] todayApril 4, 2024 22