insert_link Namibia Khomas regional governor issued a call for Namibian men to actively engage in initiatives focused on addressing gender-based violence Khomas regional governor, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, has emphasized the importance of male involvement in initiatives targeting behavioral challenges and addressing gender-based violence in Namibia. She was speaking on the occasion of this year's International Human Rights Day. Governor Marius Sheya of the Kunene region echoed similar sentiments. todayDecember 14, 2023 9
insert_link 4 Oshiwambo Omahepekathano moshitopolwa Oshana otaga indjipala-Nampol Omukuluntu gopolosi yaShana Naftal Sakaria okwati iipotha yomahepekathano guukakwashike kookantu oya londa unene moshitopolwa. Tati omahepekathano ngoka oga kwatelamo omaidhipago, omadhipagatha, omakwatonkonga na yilwe. todayDecember 8, 2023 12 4
insert_link Namibia Social worker says harmful cultural practices contribute to GBV Gender-based violence against women and children is believed to be pervasive in various cultural practices at Opuwo, as women and girls are targeted in what appears to be a lengthy cycle of GBV. GBV has been a prevalent issue in society for a long time, and the number appears to be rising. This is according to Ngaitjitue Hengari, a social worker at the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and […] todayDecember 7, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Oshana governor greatly impressed by the turn-out of men at this year’s Men’s Conference Oshana governor Elia Irimari says he's greatly impressed by the turn-out of men at this year's Men's Conference event held in Ondangwa. The undertaking sees men discuss various typical issues pertaining to men in their daily lives. Kunene's Governor Marius Sheya. todayDecember 4, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Oshana region records increase in GBV cases The Oshana Region is fighting a rising number of Gender-Based Violence and rape cases, which has become a challenge for authorities. Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria is calling for collaboration from all stakeholders to help the police in combating violence against women and children. Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari addresses the issue. todayNovember 30, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Sioka calls for collective investment to prevent GBV Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare minister, Doreen Sioka, urged the government, civil society, churches and traditional authorities to prioritise investment in preventive measures to combat violence against women and girls. Sioka made the statement in Mariental during the launch of the commemoration of ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’ under the theme ‘Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls.’ In her statement released by the […] todayNovember 30, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia The EU delegation in Namibia signed a contribution agreement with the United Nations Population Fund The European Union delegation in Namibia signed a contribution agreement with the United Nations Population Fund. The EU contributed 28 million Namibian dollars towards a national campaign aimed at fostering gender equality and combating gender-based violence in Namibia. Silke Hofs, the EU Program Manager. todayNovember 30, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Namibia launches ’16 Days of Activism’ to combat gender based violence Namibia has launched the annual "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence," campaign to address and prevent violence against women and girls. Running until 10 December, which is Human Rights Day, the campaign, led by the Governor of the Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, aims to raise awareness and advocate for the elimination of gender-based violence. todayNovember 29, 2023 15
insert_link 2 1 Oshiwambo Kongeni omakwatho,inamu hepekwa :Doreen Sioka Ominista yuuthikepamwe wuukashikekokantu,ekondjitho lyoluhepo nuukalinawa wopankalathano Doreen Sioka ohela okwiindiile epangelo,omahangano goshigwana,oongeleka nomalelo gopamithigululwakalo ya ninge oshilalakanenwa epungulo lyomikalo dhoku kondjitha omiyonena tadhi ningilwa aakiintu naakadhona. Sioka okwa ningi eindilo ko Malinda petamekitho lyatyapulo lyoshikonga sho ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence kohi yehuku Unite. Moshipopiwa sha pitithwa kuuministeli, minister okwati omiyonena dhuukashikekokantu odhili eipulo enene moshilongo. Tati shiikwatelela ko Demographic health survey ya ningilwe moshilongo mo 2013,Namibia okuna […] todayNovember 29, 2023 6 1 2
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
