The Speaker of the National Assembly has reiterated the call for greater global commitment to humanitarian assistance and the protection of human rights during the just-concluded Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.
The 25th anniversary commemoration of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325, held in Windhoek, reaffirms Namibia's continued leadership in promoting women's participation in peace and security.
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.
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, said the ministry is actively making efforts to support women through various programmes such as income-generating activities and capacity-building initiatives.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for innovative approaches to address persistent gaps holding back the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.
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.
Namibians have been urged to be their brother's keepers and show compassion when addressing social issues, particularly those affecting men's mental health.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia has closed more than 80% of its gender gap, reaffirming the country's commitment to advancing women's empowerment.
According to the latest World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report, Namibia ranks first in Africa and eighth worldwide.
