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Women devalued in politics – Hon. Muteka

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Hon. Muha urges CPA to support members in crisis

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Muha urges new NC Members to strengthen oversight and build capacity

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Women devalued in politics – Hon. Muteka

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Muha urges new NC Members to strengthen oversight and build capacity

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Hon. Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, MP

Speaker of the National Assembly

Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, MP

Chairperson of the National Council

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How do Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the Government of Namibia work together to address national challenges?
In this video, we explore real-life examples of collaboration between CSOs and government institutions at local, regional and national levels. From managing human-wildlife conflict to tackling Namibia’s housing crisis, promoting food security, strengthening early childhood development, and improving health services, these partnerships demonstrate the power of constructive cooperation.
Key highlights include:
• Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) to manage human-wildlife conflict
• Low-cost housing initiatives led by the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development
• Backyard gardening projects promoting food and nutrition security
• Early Childhood Development awareness campaigns
• The 2023 Namibian Social Contracting for Health Services Policy strengthening health service delivery through CSO partnerships

How do Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the Government of Namibia work together to address national challenges?
In this video, we explore real-life examples of collaboration between CSOs and government institutions at local, regional and national levels. From managing human-wildlife conflict to tackling Namibia’s housing crisis, promoting food security, strengthening early childhood development, and improving health services, these partnerships demonstrate the power of constructive cooperation.
Key highlights include:
• Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) to manage human-wildlife conflict
• Low-cost housing initiatives led by the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development
• Backyard gardening projects promoting food and nutrition security
• Early Childhood Development awareness campaigns
• The 2023 Namibian Social Contracting for Health Services Policy strengthening health service delivery through CSO partnerships

During a courtesy visit by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)–UK delegation to the National Council last week, Secretary to the National Assembly, Tousy Namiseb, shared his reflections on the ongoing challenge of women’s underrepresentation in Namibia’s National Council and the broader gender dynamics within Parliament.

He highlighted how Namibia’s electoral systems, particularly the contrast between the party-list system used for National Assembly elections and the individual-based elections for the National Council, contribute to the low number of female representatives. Currently, only 7 out of the 42 members of the National Council are women, demonstrating the need for electoral and institutional reform.

Namiseb also discussed initiatives such as Rural Women with Men as Partners, a platform aimed at amplifying women’s voices, generating grassroots issues, and ensuring these concerns are tabled at the National Council for consideration and integration into parliamentary work. He further noted collaboration with civil society organisations to strengthen participatory democracy and promote gender inclusion.

The Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha last week held a courtesy call with a delegation of Members of Parliament from the United Kingdom who are visiting Namibia on an official programme.

The meeting focused on parliamentary cooperation, public participation, peace, and the role of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA).
Hon. Muha explained how the National Council promotes public involvement in lawmaking through initiatives such as the Junior National Council and the Rural Women Parliament.

Namibia’s Parliament provides platforms that empower children, youth, and rural women to participate in democracy.

This video introduces the Children’s Parliament, the Junior National Council, and the Rural Women’s Parliament, highlighting how these structures give young people and grassroots women a voice in national decision-making.

Learn how these participatory platforms promote leadership, civic education, and advocacy on key social, economic, and political issues, strengthening inclusive democracy in Namibia.

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) play a vital role in upholding human rights, social justice, and environmental protection in Namibia.

This video explores the achievements and impact of civil society organisations, highlighting how their work is rooted in key guiding frameworks such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), Namibia’s Constitution, the UN Sustainable Development Goals, National Development Plans, and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.

The video explains how CSOs advocate for and protect fundamental rights, including:
Freedom and equality
Freedom from discrimination
Access to justice and recognition before the law
Freedom of expression and assembly
The right to participate in public affairs
The right to work, education, social security, and an adequate standard of living

Members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) UK delegation paid a courtesy visit to female Members of Parliament in Namibia’s National Council on Thursday.

The engagement focused on shared challenges faced by women in politics, including safety on social media, dealing with cyberbullying linked to public office, and the importance of training for effective public speaking and leadership.

The discussion created a platform for knowledge exchange, solidarity, and strengthening support systems for women navigating the political space.

This video introduces civil society and civil society organisations (CSOs), exploring their history, roles, and importance in democratic societies.
It looks at the evolution of civil society in Europe and Africa, the impact of authoritarian rule, and why protecting civic space and human rights remains essential today. The video also explains what CSOs are, their non-governmental and non-profit nature, and how they contribute through advocacy, innovation, service delivery, and citizen participation.
Watch to understand why a vibrant civil society is vital for democracy, accountability, and social justice.

This video explores the key outreach and engagement tools of the Parliament of Namibia, highlighting the different ways citizens and civil society organisations can connect with Parliament and participate in the legislative process.

Viewers will learn how the public can engage through:
• Attending parliamentary sittings
• Participating in public hearings
• Lobbying Members of Parliament
• Submitting petitions
• Making oral presentations and expert submissions

The video also explains how Parliament, in turn, reaches out to the public through public hearings, outreach programmes, school visits, fairs, and open parliamentary visits.

This video explains the role and functions of Parliamentary Committees in Namibia, focusing on the National Assembly and the National Council. It outlines how these committees scrutinise bills, oversee the work of the executive branch, consult the public, and investigate complex issues outside the parliamentary chamber. The video also highlights the constitutional mandate of Standing Committees, their powers, and provides examples of key committees and their areas of responsibility, including public accounts, land reform, education, youth development, transport, infrastructure, and housing.

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