Vice President Lucia Witbooi has returned from Botswana, where she attended the Regional World Children's Day celebration held in Gaborone on 15 November.

UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli has commended the Namibian government for championing children's rights.

President Hage Geingob has called on Namibians to ensure that the well-being of children is protected and their interests are included in any development agenda.

The call forms part of the President's message to commemorate World Children's Day, under the theme "Inclusion, for Every Child."