One contributing factor to domestic and gender-based violence is a lack of knowledge about marriage.

This was shared by the Namibia Marriage Council's Executive Director, Paulus Hawanga. 

As Namibia celebrates Human Rights Day, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, called on each citizen to take action and speak out against injustice within their communities and foster dialogue.

Gender-based violence and sexual assault are global issues that threaten the lives and futures of young girls and women, and they remain a significant concern in Namibia.

Men of various ages marched through Rundu as part of the 16 Days of Activism, which aims to create awareness of gender-based violence. 

The "Commitment Walk" aims to encourage men to adopt respectful, non-violent, and reasonable behaviour in relationships. 

llKharas Governor Aletha Frederick, at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV), says society needs to uproot the causes of violence against women and girls. 

Men attending the 4th National Men's Conference in Rundu described the event as both educational and enlightening.

This is the first time the conference has been held in Rundu.

The President of the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP), Mike Kavekotora, has pledged to introduce a progressive inheritance tax of approximately 50% if elected to govern.

He made this announcement during the launch of the party's manifesto in Ongwediva.

The Governor of ||Kharas, Aletha Frederick, has called for a gender-responsive resource budget allocation in addressing gender disparities.

She made the call at an induction workshop for the Police Women's Network for Focal Point Persons at Keetmanshoop.

Omusati Police Commander Ismael Basson said the unprofessional attitudes of some police officers are discouraging for men who mean to report cases of gender-based violence (GBV).

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) took a significant step in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) with the launch of a "Distress App". 

This initiative aims to provide crucial support and assistance to individuals facing GBV incidents.