Windhoek – Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya visited Namibia from July 21-24 where she met with senior government officials, civil society, and young leaders to discuss joint efforts to address global issues, strengthen democracy, fight human trafficking, assist refugees, and promote regional security. She met with President Geingob to …
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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 25 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, Government Offices, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, TTIP, U.S. & Namibia, Wildlife | Tags: and Human Rights Uzra Zeya, Democracy, Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Osire Refugee Camp, U.S. Department of State, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Waterberg Plateau National Park
Windhoek – Namibia achieved “Tier 1” status for its actions during 2021 in the fight against human trafficking, according to a U.S. State Department Report. This is the third consecutive year that Trafficking in Person’s (TIP) Report ranked Namibia in the top tier, and Namibia remains the only “Tier 1” African country. Visiting U.S. Under Secretary …
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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 22 July, 2022 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, embassy, Human Rights, News, Reports, TTIP, U.S. & Namibia
Windhoek – December 10 is Human Rights Day. On this day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a powerful document that strengthens and affirms core values that the United States and Namibia share. Human rights – and working for and protecting them – is a foundation of the very …
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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 9 December, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: Human Rights Day, International Human Rights Day, Namibia, United States of America
Windhoek – Today, January 11, is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. I want to voice my support for the work that Namibia and the United States together have undertaken in fighting this terrible cruelty. Human trafficking is an international crime of the absolute worst kind, as it is a violation of a person’s most basic human rights. …
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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 11 January, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, Speeches, TTIP, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Namibia, Trafficking in Persons, United States of America
Windhoek – In recognition of Human Rights Day on December 10, I want to voice my support for the important principles that this day represents. Human rights are what give strength to Namibia, the United States, and all other democratic societies that share our values. As the U.S. Ambassador, I deeply respect the way that fundamental …
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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: December 10, International Human Rights Day, Namibia, U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson, United States
The Government of Namibia has been upgraded to a Tier 1 country in the 2020 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report for fully meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking. Namibia is the only country in Africa to achieve a Tier 1 ranking this year, joining 34 nations globally. The TIP report, compiled …
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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 26 June, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, TTIP, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: Namibia, Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report
The U.S. Embassy awarded Sister Namibia with a grant for US $20,000 (N$280,000) to address gender-based violence (GBV) through discussion and dialoguing around gender norms. In recognition of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign, U.S. Ambassador to Namibia Lisa Johnson recently met with Sister Namibia Acting Director Laura Sasman to congratulate …
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By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Gender Issues, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Namibia | Tags: Public Affairs Small Grants Program, Sister Namibia