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Achieving the 50/50 representation target in Namibia by 2015

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June 28, 2012

Achieving the 50/50 representation target in Namibia by 2015

An interesting contribution in the discussion came from Sarry, who shared an experience from Namibia. Sarry: “Namibia at the moment stands at over 30% women representation and 42% at the local governance level.

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An interesting contribution in the discussion came from Sarry, who shared an experience from Namibia. Sarry: “Namibia at the moment stands at over 30% women representation and 42% at the local governance level.

Rumbidzai Nhundu

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Rumbidzai Nhundu is a multi-disciplinary Gender practitioner, with several years of hands-on professional experience on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment initiatives at national, regional and international levels.

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Namibia: Advancement of Women Vital in Addressing Inequalities

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Namibia: Advancement of Women Vital in Addressing Inequalities

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This session on the Advancement of Women is very important for us because of the location of women in the structure of our society on the one hand and the normative position of gender empowerment on the other. It is a well-known fact that women are historically disadvantaged in virtually all societies.
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This session on the Advancement of Women is very important for us because of the location of women in the structure of our society on the one hand and the normative position of gender empowerment on the other. It is a well-known fact that women are historically disadvantaged in virtually all societies.
To read the full article, please visit All Africa's Website.

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Namibia: Gender Violence in the Spotlight Again

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Namibia: Gender Violence in the Spotlight Again

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Namibia is gearing up for another 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, and this year's official commemoration will take place at the southern village of Kalkrand.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.

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Namibia is gearing up for another 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, and this year's official commemoration will take place at the southern village of Kalkrand.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.

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Namibia: 'Women Their Own Enemies'

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Namibia: 'Women Their Own Enemies'

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Historically, women and power were mutually exclusive terms. Traditionally women only held and experienced power through their men - fathers, husbands or sons. But with time, this changed to at least consider women in politics and allow them to participate in decision-making on matters of national interest.
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Historically, women and power were mutually exclusive terms. Traditionally women only held and experienced power through their men - fathers, husbands or sons. But with time, this changed to at least consider women in politics and allow them to participate in decision-making on matters of national interest.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.

Code of Ethics for Namibian Media

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March 1, 2010

Code of Ethics for Namibian Media

The "Code of Ethics" for the Namibian Media covers a number of subjects, such as accurate reporting, corrections, right of reply, the definition of public interests, the protection of privacy, and more.

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The "Code of Ethics" for the Namibian Media covers a number of subjects, such as accurate reporting, corrections, right of reply, the definition of public interests, the protection of privacy, and more.

Gender Quotas in African Countries

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April 1, 2009

Gender Quotas in African Countries

This consolidated response highlights various types of quotas adopted in African countries and provides details on the implementation of quotas under different electoral systems. The response also includes several annexes with data on quotas based on country and on quota type.

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This consolidated response highlights various types of quotas adopted in African countries and provides details on the implementation of quotas under different electoral systems. The response also includes several annexes with data on quotas based on country and on quota type.

Constituency Handbook for Elected Representatives in Namibia

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March 9, 2007

Constituency Handbook for Elected Representatives in Namibia

This handbook is designed to provide recommendations and suggestions for organizing and conducting constituency outreach activities. It is based on lessons learned in Namibia and other democracies.

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This handbook is designed to provide recommendations and suggestions for organizing and conducting constituency outreach activities. It is based on lessons learned in Namibia and other democracies.

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