Social worker says harmful cultural practices contribute to GBV

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 […]

December 7, 2023 16

Namibia

NamPol launches operation against GBV in Oshikoto

The Namibian Police Force and the Men and Women Network against Crime in the Oshikoto Region have initiated a three-day operation to address gender-based violence (GBV). The regional police deputy commissioner, Wynand Neels, stated during the launch in Omuthiya on Monday that the operation is scheduled to take place from 04 to 06 December 2023. It aligns with the 16 days of activism against GBV campaign which started on 25 […]

December 5, 2023 8

Namibia

Over 10 000 apply for legal aid in 2023

Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has revealed that her ministry, through its Directorate of Legal Aid, received over 10 000 applications from people seeking legal representation during the course of this year. “With access to justice being an important pillar of our democracy, the ministry reports that we have received approximately 10 200 legal aid applications this year, with 7 500 granted and 2 700 denied,” Dausab said during the Cabinet […]

December 4, 2023 6

Namibia

EU remains committed to protecting women and girls: Martins

The European Union (EU) will remain at the forefront of the international effort to defend the rights of every woman and for every girl to live free and safe. This was stated by the head of the EU delegation to Namibia, Beatriz Martins, here on Wednesday. Martins said the EU has a policy that promotes the rights of women and children, as well as economic, social, and cultural rights. She […]

November 30, 2023 16

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 […]

November 30, 2023 5

Namibia

EU and UNFPA unite to combat GBV in Namibia

The European Union (EU) delegation in Namibia on Wednesday signed a contribution agreement with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The EU contributed N.dollars 28 million towards a national campaign aimed at fostering gender equality and combating gender-based violence (GBV) in Namibia. EU Ambassador to Namibia, Beatriz Martins, signed the agreement with UNFPA assistant representative Loide Amkongo. Martins noted that the agreement themed ‘Gender Equality/Combating Gender-Based Violence’ is a collaborative […]

November 30, 2023 10

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.

November 29, 2023 47

Namibia

Sioka calls for collective investment to prevent GBV

Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, on Tuesday 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 […]

November 29, 2023 5

Namibia

Minister links loss of votes for Swapo to Gender-Based Violence impact

The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Doreen Sioka says Swapo is losing votes due to the impact of gender-based violence. Sioka urged fellow ministers to address and condemn GBV. We contacted Gender and Human Rights Activist Charlemaine Husselmann for her reaction.

November 28, 2023 45