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The petition to Legalize Abortion in Namibia has garnered over 61 000 signatures! Safe, legal and accessible abortion services should be prioritized! @MhssNamibia @MGECW_Namibia
#WhyAbortionWhyNow #IManageMyAbortion #28Sept #LegalizeAbortionNA @SheDecidesGFI @Safe_Abortion
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Anytime I see you people concerned about “what is going on with men” it is when you see them wearing wigs or gowns. When will you guys be concerned with men abusing kids, rxping women, engaging in violent crime or some real moral wrong. When?!
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You must earn the right for your child to have your surname as a Herero man. Its not automatic. So only those born within wedlock or by agreement with the mother takes the father's surname. Otherwise, we believe in the mother's surname as the default position.
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'Whatever women wear, wherever they go, indeed whatever they drink, they retain the right to say no' says Judge Bennathan in the sentencing of Russell Brand.
Even though this should be common sense, it feels so moving to hear it said today
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Oshiwambo culture is so male centered manh . – at Namibia
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Everything surrounding Oshiwambo culture seems to revolve around what women shouldn't do, what men are entitled to do, how men should be respected regardless of their behaviour, and how much they should be allowed to get away with..... – at Namibia
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For the first time in history, gender parity is a reality across all leadership positions & among our entire international staff here at the @UN.
This is only a first step.
Decisions must at last include the women who were excluded for centuries.
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🚨 GOOD NEWS: Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem, becoming one of just 26 countries worldwide to reach this milestone
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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE: A 42-year-old Gobabis woman says she has been left with lasting physical complications and chronic pain after a surgical sponge was left inside her abdomen during a Caesarean section at Gobabis State Hospital in December 2023.
The woman, represented by her lawyer Mirjam Mupolo, is suing the health ministry and the government for N$2.5 million in damages.
On 12 December 2023, she was admitted at the hospital for childbirth while experiencing labour pains. On 14 December, she reportedly underwent a Caesarean section.
She accuses medical staff at the hospital of failing to remove all surgical materials before closing her wound, resulting in a sponge being left inside her abdomen.
Her court documents indicate that she subsequently developed severe abdominal pain, swelling and persistent vomiting following the operation.
Her condition worsened and she was eventually transferred to Windhoek for further treatment.
A scan conducted on 18 December 2023 revealed a suspected foreign object in her abdomen. She later underwent an exploratory operation during which the object was removed.
UPDATE: RITA KAKELO
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Last night, women broke barriers and records across the country. That incredible progress started with women who, generations ago, dared to break the mold and push open doors that had been closed to them for far too long. These milestones are a powerful reminder that when women can step into their power, they expand what’s possible for those who come next—and that our democracy is stronger when our government reflects the people it serves. nbcnews.com/politics/2026-el…
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Reports of abuse, humiliation, neglect and medical procedures performed without informed consent in maternity facilities have prompted Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP Lilani Brinkman to seek a National Assembly debate on obstetric violence.
Brinkman wants the House to examine how existing policies and professional regulations protecting patients are implemented and enforced, particularly in relation to women's treatment during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
In a notice of motion, she proposes reviewing existing policies and laws to protect women's rights to dignity, privacy and informed consent. She also wants accessible and confidential complaint mechanisms to ensure allegations of mistreatment are investigated and appropriate action taken where misconduct is established.
Other proposals include continuous training of healthcare workers on respectful maternity care, patient rights and professional ethics, as well as regular monitoring and reporting on compliance with maternity care standards.
Report: Serafia Nadunya
#NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp
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Namibia has officially inaugurated its first-ever state-owned air ambulance service at Eros Airport.
Vice president Lucia Witbooi said the initiative is expected to strengthen emergency medical transportation and improve access to critical healthcare services across the country.
VIDEO: TUYEIMO HAUFIKU
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What an honour to spend time @ObamaFoundation @BarackObama @MichelleObama on the eve of #USMidtermElections reminder that a different way is possible #YesWeCan @GenderLinks @SarahMistryBGS @almolokomme @TrevorD32871110 @vanyaradzayi @DGlenwright
