Articles about Namibia
Magdalena Oais
18 May 12
Regional relevance: Namibia
My most memorable experience with Gender Links was when I joined in a 16 Days of Activism march against gender based violence. Gender Links and the Witvlei council organised the march jointly. This march was so significant to me, because a woman had just been killed in Witvlei by her partner and this march meant we... [read more]
Zelda Natasha Hakskeen
09 May 12
Regional relevance: Namibia
I am juggling the responsibilities of being a junior council representative of Keetmanshoop, a youth activist, and a clerical assistant at the ministry of youth. Even though I'm only 19, I endeavor to come up with initiatives and programs to build capacity in lives of the youth around Keetmanshoop. [read more]
Gender and Media Diversity Journal Launched
26 April 12
Regional relevance: Namibia, Southern Africa (SADC), Zambia
The recently launched Gender and Media Diversity (GMDC) Journal on Gender, Popular Culture and Media will contribute immensely to the growing body of knowledge around gender and diversity, participants to the launch said. Gender Links (GL) launched the journal Wednesday evening at a parallel event during the just... [read more]
Victoria Emma Naoxas
26 April 12
Regional relevance: Namibia
I am an entrepreneur from Arandis; I own a cleaning company. I broke into the business world to create such a business on my own. I have 127 employees, 92 of whom are female. I employ women, because they are a disadvantaged group and I strive to give them a chance to earn a decent living. Such a move has been... [read more]
