Activists and descendants of 1904-1908 genocide victims raised concerns over the absence of, particularly, genocide in the education curriculum.

They raised these concerns during a panel discussion ahead of the official commemoration this week.

Namibians, particularly the youth have been embracing activism through public protests, against issues such as Gender-Based Violence.

Affected families and community members would protest at courts demanding that perpetrators not be granted bail.

Mental health activists have urged parents to create a safe environment for their children to feel comfortable enough to speak up when they have problems.

Mental health activist Immagine Shikomba calls on parents to be more open-minded by accepting that mental health is real.