'Let us promote a culture of non-violence'—these were the sentiments shared by ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson Joseph Isaac while officiating at the third National Men's Conference at Keetmanshoop.

The event was organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare.

The Men's Conference themed 'Zero Male Suicide: Promoting Positive Masculinity' aims to create a safe space for men to engage on issues affecting them.

It also aims to promote positive masculinity and raise awareness to root out GBV.

Erongo Governor, Neville Andre has urged men countrywide to reach out for support with mental health issues.

Andre addressed the 2nd Edition of the Namibia National Men's Conference, held at Swakopmund under the theme ''Stop suffering in silence and speak out for a solution''.

Andre says events of this nature are significant as they provide a platform for pertinent issues, such as gender-based violence, suicide, and mental health, to be engaged and deliberated on, equipping men in society with vitally important information.