Ministry hosts community event for 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

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The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, in partnership with UNFPA and supported by the European Union, HISA Namibia, and the United Nations in Namibia, hosted a community activation event in Windhoek as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Miss International Namibia Uatjiri Mbaisa returns home

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Miss International Namibia, Uatjiri Mbaisa, returned home after participating in the 63rd Miss International Beauty Pageant grand finale last week in Tokyo, Japan. 

Miss International Colombia, Catalina Duque, walked away with the title.

Namibia and Indonesia reaffirm commitment to cultural diplomacy

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Namibia and Indonesia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening the bond between their people.

The commitment was made during the musical and cultural festival held in Windhoek under the theme "Unity in Diversity: Cultural Harmony of Indonesia and Namibia".

Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi returns from Miss Universe finale

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Miss Namibia, Johanna Swartbooi, returned home following her participation in the 74th Miss Universe Pageant Finale, held on 21 November in Thailand. 

Swartbooi did not advance to the Top 30, exiting the competition after the preliminary round.

Okahandja independent candidate campaigns for artists’ rights

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An independent candidate endorsed by the Okahandja Ratepayers Association, describing himself as "Okahandja's last hope", has said his campaign is centred on championing artists' rights and pushing for the long-overdue enactment of Namibia's updated Copyright Bill.

Namibia joins National Women's Shutdown in solidarity with South Africa

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Women and men across the country today participated in the National Women's Shutdown Namibia, a coordinated silent lie-down held in solidarity with Women for Change in South Africa. 

The 15-minute standstill called on the government to declare gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster.