Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba expressed deep concern over serious social challenges facing Namibia, notably gender-based violence (GBV) and road accidents.

Some Members of Parliament have raised concerns that the needs of the boy child remain under-represented in national programmes.

The concerns were raised during the debate on the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's N$417 million budget.

First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah has called for urgent address of rising Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases in the ||Kharas Region.

He said, although there has been some decline in overall crime in the region, GBV cases remain a cause for concern.

Bikers Against Violence have called for coordinated efforts to eliminate gender-based violence.

Some community members of the Etoshapoort informal settlement in Outjo, under the banner of the Pots of Hope organisation, marked the Human Rights Day by honouring victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, visited the children and family of the late Rachel Simasiku, a recent victim of gender-based violence (GBV) who was buried last weekend in Katima Mulilo. 

Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Emma Kantema has cautioned that Gender-Based Violence (GBV) issues should not be regarded as women's issues but must rather be seen as societal challenges.

The Namibian Police Force recorded close to 5,000 gender-based violence (GBV) cases countrywide in 2024.

Erongo Regional Commander Commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona revealed the statistics at Walvis Bay, where a workshop for male police officers is underway.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare plans to set up more gender-based violence protection shelters across Namibia.

Residents of Keetmanshoop have urged the government to step up action against the growing crisis of gender-based violence (GBV).