Over 200 women, young and old, gathered in Windhoek for the Namibia National Women Conference.
The conference, which is the first of its kind, was organised by the Namibia National Men Conference under the theme "It is well, my darling—we are all in this fight against violence".
To mark the celebration of Africa Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reflected on Africa's journey from 1963 to 2024, celebrating milestones like liberation from colonialism and apartheid and economic growth.
The Republican Party says lawmakers need to act with urgency to stop the surge of senseless killings of women.
The party says that lawmakers, as a collective, want to address the issue but are faced with challenges such as a lack of financial resources and capacity.
The underrepresentation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields continues to persist despite efforts made to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM.
Women's representation in parliament worldwide has increased slightly from 26.5% to 26.9% this year.
These statistics were collected after over 60 parliaments in 52 countries held their parliamentary elections in 2023.
The sub-Saharan Africa region accounts for the third highest, at over 27%.
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal Ui|o|oo has called on men to collectively commit to forging a more inclusive world for women.
He made the remarks while addressing a workshop promoting women's participation in the upcoming elections in the capital today.
World Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a global health event observed for the entire month of January every year.
It aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and the importance of regular screening.
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has stressed the need to translate words into action by effectively implementing policies that are inclusive, especially for women.
This, she says, creates an integrated human rights ecosystem, allowing for equal opportunities.
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia recently hosted the 4th Women in Road Safety Conference at Oshakati, under the theme "Empowering Communities for Safer Roads."
The Parliament, in collaboration with the International Parliamentary Union, is hosting a three-day workshop aimed at strengthening women's representation in leadership roles.
