Women's representation in parliament worldwide has increased slightly from 26.5% to 26.9% this year.
These statistics were collected after over 60 parliaments in 52 countries held their parliamentary elections in 2023.
The sub-Saharan Africa region accounts for the third highest, at over 27%.
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal Ui|o|oo has called on men to collectively commit to forging a more inclusive world for women.
He made the remarks while addressing a workshop promoting women's participation in the upcoming elections in the capital today.
World Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a global health event observed for the entire month of January every year.
It aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and the importance of regular screening.
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has stressed the need to translate words into action by effectively implementing policies that are inclusive, especially for women.
This, she says, creates an integrated human rights ecosystem, allowing for equal opportunities.
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia recently hosted the 4th Women in Road Safety Conference at Oshakati, under the theme "Empowering Communities for Safer Roads."
The Parliament, in collaboration with the International Parliamentary Union, is hosting a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening women's representation in leadership roles.
The UN Resident Coordinator to Namibia, Hopolang Phororo, states that it is imperative for women to be acknowledged as critical actors in the realisation of international peace and security.
Phororo was speaking at the launch of the Namibia International Women Peace Centre's 2023–2028 Strategic Plan.
Debmarine Namibia has committed to the upliftment and empowerment of women.
This is one of the reasons why the company availed N$2.5 million to Miss Namibia.
Women in business have been urged to establish cooperatives that would enhance their enterprises through business-to-business networking.
This call was made by Doreen Sioka, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, during a meeting with businesswomen in Rosh Pinah.
80 women from the Havana informal settlement received contraceptive devices to prevent pregnancies.
The intrauterine device used is a non-permanent method, which means it can be reversed if a woman wants to have children again.
