The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare hosted a Christmas party for people with disabilities at Katima Mulilo.

Minister Sioka said she was humbled to share her time with people with disabilities.

More still needs to be done to address the plights of people with disabilities, despite significant strides made in equitable access to assistive devices, safety and justice, as well as employment services.

The speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi says people with disabilities in Namibia are faced with numerous challenges. He is now calling on the public to become involved in issues affecting those with disabilities in an effort to promote inclusiveness.