Human Rights Activist Engages Meta On Social Media And Hate Speech

Human Rights Activist Engages Meta On Social Media And Hate Speech

Human rights activist Linda Baumann addressed the role of social media in shaping conversations around hate speech, particularly concerning the LGBTQ+ community in Namibia and beyond. Baumann, who's now engaging social media giant Meta, emphasized that while social media has undeniably increased visibility for marginalized groups, it also provides a platform for inciting violence and spreading hate.

October 30, 2024 17

South Africa

S.A Police Pursue Additional Suspects in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting Case

The S.A Police ministry has confirmed that police are actively pursuing additional suspects connected to the mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape where 18 people were murdered. Four suspects have been arrested so far. One suspect is still on the run, and the weapons used in the mass shooting have not been found. Briefing the media, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola emphasised the need to address rising violence […]

October 18, 2024 6

World

Future Media News, Top Stories: May 6th – May 10th

https://youtu.be/ocuYJYvY62w In case you missed this week's top stories: Namibia prepares for elections with voter registration dates announced, Namibian delegation attends Italy's leading Fruit and Vegetable Expo, and investigations initiated into a death at Katutura Health Centre. AstraZeneca admits a rare side effect from its Covid-19 vaccine, and the government is monitoring developments. A new app launched by NUST UNESCO Research Chair aims to prevent violence. In regional news, […]

May 10, 2024 20

Namibia

NUST launches anti-violence app

An app aimed at preventing violence has been launched as an initiative of the Namibia University of Science and Technology UNESCO Research Chair on Gender and Digital Technologies, marking a significant step in the fight against violence. The app was launched by the Minister Justice, Yvonne Dausab in the capital on Wednesday, 8 May 2024. Dr. Anna Matros-Goreses, Executive Director of Research, Innovation, and Partnerships at NUST shares the details.

May 9, 2024 78

Africa

Have you ever suffered intimate partner abuse? We asked girls in Malawi and 40% said yes

By Anthony Idowu Ajayi, African Population and Health Research Center and Elita Chamdimba, University of Malawi Intimate partner violence starts early. Around one in four girls aged between 15 and 19 worldwide have already been subjected to physical or sexual violence. Girls who experience abuse in their childhood face increased and disproportionate levels of intimate partner violence later in life. Pregnant and parenting girls are even more exposed […]

April 8, 2024 6

Namibia

Break Free anti-violence campaign launches mental health talk

The Break Free Anti-Violence campaign, initiated in 2017 under the leadership of the Former First Lady, Madame Monica Geingos, and the One Economy Foundation, aims to raise awareness about various forms of violence and provide practical solutions to reduce its prevalence. Tomorrow, on the 15th of March, a mental health conversation will take place at the Nampower Convention Centre. Pefimbo Shipunda a senior social worker at One Economy Foundation, has […]

March 14, 2024 55

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.

November 30, 2023 29

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 37

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 9