The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, visited the children and family of the late Rachel Simasiku, a recent victim of gender-based violence (GBV) who was buried last weekend in Katima Mulilo.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has officially launched the Africa Educates Her Campaign, under the theme "Keep girls in school, empower their future".
The government has committed to allocating N$5 million annually to a project tackling menstrual poverty among schoolgirls and intensifying free access to skincare products for children with albinism.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has officially launched its strategic plan for the period 2025 to 2030.
This plan is designed to advance equal opportunities for women and men, as well as for girls and boys, while strengthening child protection services.
Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Dr. Emma Kantema has briefed parliament on the progress of the Right Start programme, a national initiative aimed at improving early childhood development (ECD) in the country.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says the ministry is making major contributions to advancing gender equality, empowering women, and safeguarding children's welfare through a series of national programmes.
The Kavango East Region's Income Generating Activity Programme under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is underfunded and unable to cover all six constituencies.
The programme aims to empower communities by providing materials and equipment to start or improve their businesses.
Kunene Regional Health Director, Thomas Shapumba, has urged fathers to fully embrace their parental responsibilities by loving, caring for, and supporting their children, rather than merely fathering them and then disappearing.
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is equipping a group of women who graduated from various fields in vocational technical programmes with training to facilitate their transition into commercial trades.
In the heart of the Okahandja Park informal settlement in Katutura, a safe haven is giving hope to children in the community.
Local resident Albertina Eises is offering afternoon classes, day care, and meals to children in the area, creating a nurturing space where they can learn, play, and grow.
