Iipumbu Shaanika on 16 Days of Activisim against GBV

Namibia enters the 2nd day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. In 2008, the United Nations Secretary-General launched the campaign UNITE by 2030 to End Violence against Women, which runs parallel to the 16 Days of Activism. The goal is to create a global platform that highlights the need for gender equality and for the elimination of violence against women in all its forms, both at home and in the workplace. It serves as a powerful reminder that violence against women is not just a private issue, but a widespread social challenge that demands systemic change. The theme for this year is “Every 11 Minutes, one woman is killed and “UNITE to End Violence against Women.”  We were  joined by Iipumbu Shaanika to unpack some of the events taking place here in Namibia…