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16 June 2023
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Condomize campaign changing mindset of Namibian youth
KATIMA MULILO, Namibia ̶ Wanabe Sikwaya is lined up in front of the Condomize campaign booth in Katima Mulilo. He had to travel over 11 kilometers from his remote village,…
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15 June 2023
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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 the African Child: the rights…
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07 June 2023
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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, medication addiction, or…
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19 May 2023
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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 Windhoek. Imagine these women…
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10 May 2023
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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
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02 May 2023
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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 health support. Research indicates…
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26 April 2023
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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 especially when she gets paid…
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24 April 2023
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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 African Voices Project (headed by…
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07 April 2023
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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 physical, psychological, and…
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