Despite efforts by various organisations to curb the scourge of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the country, the Kavango East Region continues to record high cases of GBV.

Escalating cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), teenage pregnancies and drug abuse have resulted in committees being set up at Outjo in the Kunene Region to help bring the situation under control before it gets completely out of hand. 

Community activist Rosa Namises has called for concerted efforts to fight violence against women and children.

Police Spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi has confirmed that police are investigating a possible case of GBV after a video of a child who was allegedly beaten with a bottle and sustained cuts on her hand by her guardian surfaced on the net this morning.

Police Spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi has confirmed that police are investigating a possible case of GBV after a video of a child who was allegedly beaten with a bottle and sustained cuts on her hand by her guardian surfaced on the net this morning.

Rape cases are said to be the most common form of gender-based violence, with nearly 1000 cases being reported annually.

Namibia needs to strengthen its collective efforts in the area of literacy, and improved access to justice, especially for rural women, which continues to limit the effective realization of human rights for women in Namibia.

Female police officers will continue to make strides in ensuring safety and security as they embark upon Operation Basadi.

The officers marched in Windhoek to create awareness and commemorate the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture is working hard to ensure that schools have qualified teachers and counselors to provide psychological support to learners.

The brother of the Stinkwater murder accused reverend Lazarus |Awaseb has called on the Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab to urgently tighten the laws to deter domestic and gender-based violence crimes.