As Namibia celebrates Human Rights Day, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, called on each citizen to take action and speak out against injustice within their communities and foster dialogue.
Residents of the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency convened to discuss rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and its correlation with the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
The event was aimed at raising awareness among all demographic groups' women, men, and children about the alarming trend of GBV cases in the area.
The Chairperson of the National Men's Fellowship, Sydney Boois, has called on the government to join hands with the church to curb gender-based violence (GBV).
Boois said this during a media briefing ahead of the annual conference at AFM Corpus Christi in Okahandja.
There is an upcoming Men's Conference on Gender-Based Violence, which will take place on September 6, 2024, at the Khomasdal Constituency Office.
This conference aims to bring men into the conversation about gender-based violence and explore how they can be part of the solution.
In a significant move to tackle pressing social issues, the Erongo Region Governor will convene a crucial meeting with Walvis Bay community members today.
Karibib Mayor Davey van Wyk has condemned the brutal killing of women and children by men.
UNESCO will launch a Safer Campuses campaign aimed at creating awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) at universities.
The campaign will use various elements and channels to encourage students to break the silence and take action against GBV.
4815 cases of gender-based violence have been registered with the police between April 2023 and January 2024.
Gender-based violence and femicide, as well as sexual reproduction and health rights, continue to grip the attention of the nation as they impact the lives of individuals and communities in Namibia.
Social workers in the Kavango West Region are calling for the provision of a safe house for victims of gender-based violence.
This was their call to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on gender equality, social development, and family affairs, which visited the region.
