Government hosts nationwide consultations on disability rights

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.

May 16, 2024 47

Namibia

Oshikoto Region Reports 557 Cases of Child Abuse in First Three Months of 2024

During a Child Care Protection Forum meeting in Omuthiya, Petrus Kuutondokwa, Head of the Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Division, revealed that the Oshikoto Region has recorded 557 cases of child abuse from January 1 to March 18, 2024. The reported cases include instances of sexual, physical, emotional abuse, and neglect. Samuel Shivute, Chairperson of the Oshikoto Regional Council, emphasizes the importance of reporting violence against children and […]

March 20, 2024 31

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Small-Scale mining boosts economic diversification

Namibia is striving to improve its competitiveness within the Southern African Development Community by prioritising industrialisation in its National Development Plans towards Vision 2030. Small-scale mining plays a pivotal role in supporting livelihoods, reducing poverty, and fostering entrepreneurship, particularly in rural areas with large gemstone deposits. Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda explains.

March 11, 2024 34

Namibia

Afrobarometer survey reveals Africans believe that child abuse is rare

An Afrobarometer report reveals that many Africans think child abuse is rare, and over half acknowledge available community services. However, less than half have confidence in their government's protection of vulnerable children. Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Deputy Minister, Bernadette Jagger.

December 21, 2023 64

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 41

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 […]

November 27, 2023 10