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A new era for African children: The digital revolution's double-edged sword
Blog by Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020 and Regional Champion for UNFPA East and Southern Africa, to commemorate the International Day of... Read more
Empowerment through art and expression
WINDHOEK, Namibia - The delayed effects of sexual and gender-based violence tend to manifest as a variety of trauma responses such as depression,... Read more
Combating GBV in Namibia: Empowering through International Bazaar
WINDHOEK, Namibia – Imagine three young women. Ordinary young Namibians, casually chatting in a local taxi or strolling down a bustling street in... Read more
Risking death to deliver life: Too many women are still paying the ultimate price
Joint Op-ed by Lydia Zigomo, Regional Director, UNFPA East and Southern Africa and Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, Director of UNFPA Technical Division
UNFPA supports training of 110 frontline service providers and young people in GBV and femicide prevention
WINDHOEK, Namibia – Namibia faces significant challenges related to gender-based violence and femicide (GBV-F) and the need for improved mental... Read more
Japanese-supported cook-off breaks gender stereotypes and fosters dialogue among men
WINDHOEK, Namibia – “When I report the abuse at the police, the officers laugh at me and do not take me seriously.” “She mostly insults me... Read more
CSOs discuss ways to advance SRHR in Namibia
WINDHOEK, Namibia ̶ On 21 April 2023, UNFPA facilitated a dialogue on advancing sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in Namibia with... Read more
Harnessing ecumenical networks to end gender-based violence
WINDHOEK, Namibia - Gender-based violence (GBV) is a gross violation of an individual’s fundamental human rights, and survivors often suffer lasting... Read more
Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Health Day 2023
Every two minutes, a woman dies giving birth. As the clock counts down another year, 287,000 more women will meet the same tragic fate. Most of... Read more
UNFPA, sister agencies provide aid to flood victims in northern Namibia
WINDHOEK, Namibia - Thousands of families in the Ohangwena and Oshana regions stranded by flash floods are in urgent need of help. To assist flood... Read more