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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

gender equality

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Namibia

Men Stand Against GBV in Unique Cook-Off Competition

  In a bold move to tackle gender-based violence, UN Namibia is hosting a Men's Cook-Off competition on November 22nd, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism. The event, to be held at the UN House in Windhoek, brings together men from various sectors to cook for a cause—advocating for gender equality. The competition marks the launch of a new partnership aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action […]

todayNovember 20, 2024 4

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Namibia

Local Youth Shine at Model UN Conference

  The 12th annual Model United Nations Namibia Conference concluded with high school learners recognized for their outstanding contributions on issues of gender equality and empowerment. Delegates from 16 schools participated, with awards for Best Delegation going to Hage Geingob High School and Windhoek International School, while speakers were praised for their display of diplomacy. British High Commissioner Charles Moore applauded the youth for their insights, expressing hope for a […]

todayNovember 8, 2024 5

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Local

High School Learners Take Top Honours at MODEL UN Conference

  Windhoek, 7 October 2024 – The 12th annual Model United Nations Namibia (MUNNAM) Conference took place on November 5-6, 2024, at the United Nations House in Klein Windhoek, where high school learners were honoured for their outstanding contributions during the closing ceremony. Jointly hosted by UN Namibia, the British High Commission, and the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, the conference allowed learners to simulate a UN General Assembly […]

todayNovember 7, 2024 19

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Namibia

SWAPO commits to women empowerment

SWAPO Party Women's Council Secretary, Fransina Kahungu, maintains that the ruling party has made progress in turning women's empowerment into a tangible reality. She adds that the party has proven the critics who doubted its 50/50 gender policy wrong.   

todayOctober 14, 2024 25

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Africa

Gender Parity will unlock $287B for Africa’s Economy by 2030: Mastercard Foundation Report

    Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287 billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by five percent, a new report commissioned by the Mastercard Foundation reveals. Conducted in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, the study reinforces the crucial role of women’s economic empowerment in driving the continent into a new era of transformational growth. The report, Young […]

todaySeptember 19, 2024 12

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Opinion Pieces

World Leaders Must Re-boot Global Cooperation for Today and Tomorrow

  By the United Nations Secretary-General   Final negotiations are underway in New York for this month’s Summit of the Future, where Heads of State will agree on reforms to the building blocks of global cooperation. The United Nations has convened this unique Summit because of a stark fact: global problems are moving faster than the institutions designed to solve them. We see this all around us. Ferocious conflicts and […]

todaySeptember 9, 2024 6

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Africa

Victory for women’s rights in Ghana as affirmative action law is passed – what must happen next

    By Josephine Jarpa Dawuni, Howard University     The passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill by the country’s parliament on 9 August 2024 marked a victory for women’s rights in Ghana. The bill, which has been years in the making, is the result of several actors, allies and activists lobbying and protesting for over a decade. The bill in it its current form makes it compulsory […]

todaySeptember 4, 2024 14

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World

How the Olympics opening ceremony triggered a debate on ‘woke ideology’ in France

      By Alexandre Frambéry-Iacobone, Université de Bordeaux   France was hurt, divided and in need of a great federating event after recent elections. And Emmanuel Macron framed the Olympic Games as an opportunity to “unite around a France that welcomes the world”, calling for a “political truce” during that time. Conservatives, however, believe that the great moment of national cohesion has yet to take place. From the Republican […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 26

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Africa

Faith Kipyegon is set to make Olympics history – what Kenya needs to do to keep producing athletes like her

      By Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, Stephen F. Austin State University     Kenyan running star Faith Kipyegon is considered one of the greatest 1,500m athletes the world has ever seen. If she wins her third consecutive Olympic gold in Paris, she’ll become the first athlete in the history of the event to achieve this feat, male or female. She holds world records in the 1,500m and one-mile […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 10

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