16 Days of Activiism Against Gender-Based Violence Archives

Statement by Chargé d’Affaires Jess Long on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25

In recognition of November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, I want to send a clear message and support all the other voices who are saying the same thing: violence against women and girls must end now. Globally, more than one in three women experience such violence during their ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 25 November, 2021 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Gender Issues, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Namibia, U.S. Agencies | Tags: 16 Days of Activiism Against Gender-Based Violence, GBV, Gender Based Violence (GBV), International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

USAID joins the world in commemorating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) joins the world in commemorating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence starting today, November 25 (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women), and ending December 10 (International Human Rights Day). USAID works to prevent and respond to instances of gender-based violence (GBV) around the globe. GBV undermines the safety, health and ... Read More»

By U.S. Embassy Windhoek | 25 November, 2017 | Topics: Gender Issues, News, USAID | Tags: 16 Days of Activiism Against Gender-Based Violence, GBV