Articles about Namibia
Make a donation to the Ama Buruxa group
07 December 07
Regional relevance: Namibia
To make a donation to the Ama Buruxa group
A special account has been set up for making donations to the group [read more]
Making dreams come
03 December 07
Regional relevance: Namibia
If you are contemplating a trip to the Namib desert, the chances are that you will pass through the 4000-strong village of Maltahöhe in the dry and desolate Hardap region of southern Namibia. If you stop long enough in this village, you will most definitely be accosted by the Ama Buruxa (Nama for “Simply... [read more]
Ama-Buruxa Cultural Group Tour
02 November 07 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: Namibia, Southern Africa (SADC)
As part of this year’s Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender Violence the Ama-Buruxa cultural group from Namibia will visit Johannesburg from 6-11 December 2007 to share experiences and hold theatre performances. [read more]
HIV and AIDS treatment survey: November 2005: Namibia
01 September 07
Regional relevance: Namibia
Lironga Eparu is the National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS in Namibia. The rainbow project is the national organization that promotes the human rights of lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex people in Namibia. 380 members of Lirongo Eparu and 26 members of the rainbow project were surveyed.... [read more]
Gender and local government in Namibia
20 July 07
Regional relevance: Namibia
The Acting Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, the Hon Netumbo Nandi-Ndeitwah will deliver the key note address at the launch of the groundbreaking study At the Coalface: Gender and Local Government in Southern Africa to take place at the Safari Hotel, Windhoek on Monday 23rd July from 9:00 – 10:30.
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Namibia Local Government Gender Strategy
02 July 07
Regional relevance: Namibia, Southern Africa (SADC)
The aim of this strategy is to give effect to government committments to gender equality at a local level through practical steps for ensuring that gender is mainstreamed in and through local government.
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Celebrating fathers, let’s hear about the role models
15 June 07
Regional relevance: Namibia, Southern Africa (SADC)
A new campaign launching this Father’s Day, 17 June, aims to improve the well-being of children and families by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers. Too rarely, do we hear of the stories of positive role models, the children who say that without Dad,... [read more]
Councillor an oasis in the desert for vulnerable children
11 April 07
Regional relevance: Namibia
Namibia, 11 April: If you take a trip to the Namib desert, chances are you will pass through the 4000-strong village of Maltahohe in the dry and desolate Hardap region of southern Namibia. If you stop long enough in this village, you will most definitely be accosted by the Ama Buruxa (Nama for “Simply Amazing”)... [read more]
