The European Union and Namibia Partnership Dialogue concluded on a good note on Monday, with discussions covering topics like economic development, regional multilateral matters, and human rights, among others.
Poverty has been singled out as a main contributing factor to human trafficking.
This was mentioned during the commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at Kaenda in the Zambezi Region.
Senior lawyer and former Acting Judge of the High Court, Anne-Doris Hans-Kaumbi, has underscored the importance of the rule of law in safeguarding rights, preventing abuse of power, and maintaining stability.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has called on member states, partners, and all stakeholders to ensure that the voices of indigenous communities are heard and their rights upheld.
Namibia has recorded six cases of trafficking in persons between June 2024 and June this year.
This was shared during the commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons held at Rundu.
Namibia joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Widows Day, a United Nations observance held annually on 23 June to raise awareness about discrimination and hardships faced by widows globally.
San people living in Chetto in the Kongola Constituency of the Zambezi Region joined the rest of the country to say goodbye to the Founding President, who was buried in Windhoek on Saturday.
The judiciary marked a historic transition today as it bid farewell to Justice Dave Smuts and welcomed Justice Hosea Angula to the Supreme Court.
Namibia should adopt a human rights approach that prioritises the needs of its citizens to effectively address challenges like unemployment, poverty, and inequality.
Legislative reform and the development of policies that better address the rights of individuals with disabilities in Namibia are urgently needed.
One issue that requires closer attention is the protection of the rights of individuals with disabilities within the criminal justice system.
