Sima Luipert on the first-ever Genocide Remembrance Day celebrations in Namibia

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This year marks a historic moment in Namibia as we prepare to commemorate the first-ever Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28th. The day honours the memory of the Nama and Ovaherero people who suffered unspeakable atrocities at the hands of the German colonial regime over a century ago. Joining us is Sima Luipert — a fourth-generation survivor and a key figure in the fight for justice. She serves as the Patron for International Affairs on the Nama Traditional Leaders Association’s technical committee on genocide