insert_link Namibia UNAM launches child research initiative conference The University of Namibia, with support from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, has launched the Child Research Initiative and Training Conference. This initiative aims to tackle challenges in foster care for children under 18. Themed "Thriving Children and Families," the three-day event focuses on improving child and family well-being through evidence-based strategies. Dr Ndilimeke Nashandi the project leader for the child research initiative and training […] todayJune 26, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Government hosts nationwide consultations on disability rights The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, is conducting consultative meetings with impaired people countrywide to create awareness of the rights of people with disabilities as well as support programmes aimed to assist them. todayMay 16, 2024 23
insert_link Local Community urged to unite against gender-based violence following tragic incidents. The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) strongly condemns the recent tragic incidents of violence against women and children in Namibia, particularly the alarming prevalence of rape. We are gravely distressed by the loss of innocent lives and the brutal violations of human dignity that have unfolded. The tragic death of Ms. Angelique Delia Maarsdorp, a victim who appears to have been ruthlessly […] todayMay 3, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Namwandi encourages marginalised learners to apply for Namcol The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare’s deputy director of marginalised communities, Rebekka Namwandi, has encouraged learners from marginalised communities to improve their marks through the Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol). Namwandi made the remarks in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday, saying only three of the 51 learners who form part of the directorate’s programme for marginalised learners qualified for further studies at a […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Geingob notes international violence elimination day against women President Hage Geingob on Saturday joined Namibians and the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In a statement issued by the Presidency, Geingob noted that Namibia has made significant progress in addressing violence against women and girls through the Combating of Domestic Violence Act and the Affirmative Action Act. “These laws aim to protect victims, promote gender equality and ensure […] todayNovember 27, 2023 4
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.
