Delivering a motivational address at the Junior National Council, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo, said that the motion on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is not merely a service delivery issue but is fundamental to children's rights, education, health, and equality.
The United Nations Children's Fund representative in Namibia Samuel Ocran has called for renewed efforts to ensure that every child in Namibia has access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW) says violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of children remain the biggest challenges facing Namibia's children.
It is time that Africa stop talking about the future while neglecting the needs of children.
These were the words of Rehoboth Mayor Jacky #Khariseb during the commemoration of the Day of the African Child in Rehoboth.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wants greater investment in children, stronger protection of their rights and universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene as Namibia commemorates the Day of the African Child and the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising.
Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating violence against children, ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, protected, and supportive environment.
Theo Katjimune Primary School held a belated celebration of the Day of the African Child, under the theme, "Planning and Budgeting for Children's Rights: Progress since 2010."
