The National Council members still expressed reservations regarding the proposal to legalise same-sex marriage in Namibia, citing traditional norms where such unions were not historically recognised.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs has recommended a series of measures aimed at combating malnutrition in Namibia.
Children's Parliament MP Jessica Rantsch tabled a motion advocating for the establishment of equipped sick bays in schools.
A heated debate ensued in the 6th Children's Parliament over the lack of awareness regarding mental health among school learners.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theophelus, emphasised to the Children's Parliament the critical importance of self-leadership as a foundation for guiding others.
The 6th Children's Parliament's Standing Committee on Education and ICT voiced strong concerns about gender disparities, advocating for equal rights for both boys and girls.
The 6th session of the Children's Parliament commenced today under the theme " Transforming Education in Namibia."
Prior to the session, new members were sworn in, followed by the election of a Speaker and Deputy Speaker, as well as the Chairperson and Deputy Chairpersons of Standing Committees.
The Namibian Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) and its funding policy are up for review.
The Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, emphasised Namibia's stance as a secular state, underscoring the government's focus on the practical and administrative aspects of divorce.
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, has motivated an amendment to the Electoral Act of 2014 in the National Assembly.
