The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW), Emma Kantema, and the UN Director for Women in the East and Southern Africa Region, Anna Mutavati, met on how to strengthen UN Women's operational presence in Southern Africa.

Namibia’s First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah, has appealed for greater attention to the plight of the boy child, declaring it a central priority of his tenure at the Office of the First Spouse and a critical pillar for Africa’s long-term stability.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has launched the African Union's Champion's Report on Ending Child Marriage and the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme.

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, visited the children and family of the late Rachel Simasiku, a recent victim of gender-based violence (GBV) who was buried last weekend in Katima Mulilo. 

Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Emma Kantema has cautioned that Gender-Based Violence (GBV) issues should not be regarded as women's issues but must rather be seen as societal challenges.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has officially launched the Africa Educates Her Campaign, under the theme "Keep girls in school, empower their future". 

The Senior Community Liaison Officer in the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has commended the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for their support and collaboration in advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD).

Namibia has been recognised for its leadership in advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda at the United Nations in New York, marking 25 years since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. 

The Speaker of the National Assembly has reiterated the call for greater global commitment to humanitarian assistance and the protection of human rights during the just-concluded Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.

The 25th anniversary commemoration of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, held in Windhoek, reaffirms Namibia's continued leadership in promoting women's participation in peace and security.