Faustina Caley, the former Deputy Minister of Education, asserted that a child's upbringing at home can determine their character. 

Caley was speaking at a belated commemoration of Human Rights Day and Namibian Women's Day in Rundu. 

"Unite to end digital violence against all women and girls." That was the theme at the belated commemoration of Human Rights Day and Namibian Women's Day. 

Faustina Caley spoke about fighting gender-based violence (GBV) in communities and said it starts before a child is even born. 

"This thing starts while the mother is pregnant: the way you carry yourself, the love you get, the love when you think about this baby you are carrying, and then the baby comes, and you are together, and then you lay the foundation of that character of that child, based on love."

She says children brought up in loving environments are likely to also spread love in their communities. 

"That child, when they go out, will advertise your behaviour at home; therefore, you make sure, when your child is out there, in the congregation at church or in the school community, they must reflect something other children can learn from. Not your child to become somebody who is bullying other children."

She emphasised that children who are properly nurtured can show up for others. 

"As a child grows, these are the people now who will build very strong characters for them to become leaders, so we want leaders who have integrity, as Mandela said, and honesty, and also leaders with humility. Remember, we are talking about human rights, so these people can treat everybody as human beings. This day was very, very important for us to inculcate good behaviour and love between men and women and love between parents and their children. As we are preparing for Christmas, the message is love; let us build everything on loving each other." 

The event also had motivational speeches, performances, and songs about GBV, as well as a moment of silence for people who had died at the hands of others.