Members of the Children's Parliament are calling for stronger parliamentary support for school meal programmes. They made the call at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
Nedbank Namibia has pledged support for the Children's Parliament's future endeavours and to open bank accounts for all members of the 6th Children's Parliament.
The bank made the announcement during a dinner it hosted for the young MPs.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theophelus, emphasised to the Children's Parliament the critical importance of self-leadership as a foundation for guiding others.
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged children's parliamentarians to deliberate on crucial issues and to advocate outcomes that will positively impact the rights of children.
The 6th session of the Children's Parliament commenced today under the theme " Transforming Education in Namibia."
Prior to the session, new members were sworn in, followed by the election of a Speaker and Deputy Speaker, as well as the Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons of Standing Committees.
Excited high school learners from across Namibia have gathered in Windhoek for the sixth session of the Children's Parliament, set to commence on Tuesday.
The children, 62 in total, are drawn from high schools in all 14 of the country's 14 regions.
The sixth session of the Children's Parliament, starting in July, will focus on the transformation of education.
It will also aim to find solutions to the educational challenges faced by children.
Children's Parliament is giving prominence and value to children's voices while empowering them to take up positions of responsibility.
