The Erongo Police, the Governor, and other regional leaders have called on residents to end cyber abuse of women and girls and instead empower them to succeed in life.
The leaders recently joined residents at Uis in the Daures Constituency of the Erongo Region to commemorate Human Rights Day and International Women's Day.
The police commander revealed that reports of cyber abuse against women and girls continue to be received, as many victims suffer in silence due to fear of shame or retaliation.
Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembonama says, "Online abuse thrives where communities remain silent. Therefore, I call on parents to monitor, guide, and educate their children on their online activities. Young people must use social media responsibly, reject harmful trends, and support peers who fall victim to online targeting. Men and boys must champion respect and equality, both offline and online."
The Chief Regional Officer of the Erongo Regional Council, Dr Sam Ntelamo, highlighted unemployment and gender-based violence as major issues hampering the empowerment of women, girls, and young people, while the Daures Constituency Councillor said empowering women and girls is a matter of progress.
"Human rights cannot be safeguarded when unemployment blocks young people from participating fully in society, or when women continue to carry a disproportionate economic and social burden. Addressing this requires practical steps that link people to skills, workplace exposure, and opportunities that genuinely exist within our regional economy."
Inecia Brant is the councillor for Daures Constituency, who added, "When women are empowered, families thrive, communities prosper, and nations move forward. For too long, women have been told what they cannot do. We are rewriting this story. We are here proving that women can lead, innovate, and transform society."
The governor called on community members to commit themselves to eliminating socio-economic inequalities that continue to hinder people from enjoying full dignity.
Natalia |Goagoses cited drug and alcohol abuse as examples and called on drug dealers to approach her office for empowerment opportunities.
"If you are a drug dealer and you genuinely want to be free from it, I will provide seed capital to help you start a business where you can flourish without destroying the life of your neighbour's child. Please come forward openly and honestly. We are going to help you. There are many opportunities available. You can also act as a whistleblower by reporting to the Ombud's Office, the ACC, or law enforcement those who are harming our children. There is an amnesty from 10 December until 31 January 2026."
The Governor also acknowledged the contributions made by female senior citizens who have reached the ages of 90 and 100 in Uis.