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

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.

Gender-based violence and sexual assault are global issues that threaten the lives and futures of young girls and women, and they remain a significant concern in Namibia.

President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made it clear that her rise to Namibia's highest office is a result of her leadership qualities, capabilities, merit, and ability to lead effectively and not her gender.

General Officer Commanding the 4th Artillery Brigade, General Alweendo Namukwambi, has called on Namibians to work together to create a safe space for women.

General Namukwambi was speaking at the celebration of International Women's Day at the Jonas Shoongeleni Ndeimana Barracks outside Otjiwarongo.