Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab says Namibia's commitment to human rights is anchored on the principles of the rule of law, justice, and human dignity.

Dausab shared this at the 6th Annual Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Summit underway in Windhoek.

The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, says the rising number of accusations of child rape reported to the police involving family members is disturbing.

The long-awaited implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act and the Witness Protection Act will come into effect during this financial year.

This was revealed by Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab when she motivated her ministry's budget of close to N$600 million in the National Assembly.