Thread by @MetooNamibia

We've kicked off our #IWDMeetAndGreet at Furstenhof Hotel!
If you're not here, you can follow the discussions from our official hashtag.

Our Chairperson, Ms. Saima Akawa, welcomes attendees and gives an overview of the #MeTooNamibia Movement.
Ms. Akawa calls us to do more in creating a safer world for women.
#IWDMeetAndGreet

Ms. Akawa speaks on our responsibility, individually, but collectively, towards ensuring that we create a gender equal world. #IWDMeetAndGreet

Ms. Anna Shiyamba, a survivor of SGBV, shared her story.
She reflects on how she was shamed and blamed when she spoke out.
#IWDMeetAndGreet

Ms. Shiyamba, encouraging more survivors to speak out, highlights the effects of silence on the survivor.
#IWDMeetAndGreet

Ms. Hans-Kaumbi, a legal practitioner, speaks on the complexity of court cases regarding sexual violence.
She advises that the State (on behalf of the survivors) can build their cases up (even in the absence of hard evidence) with such witness testimonies.
#IWDMeetAndGreet

Mr. Maxmilliant Katjimune, member of the Student Union at UNAM, speaks on undertakings (or lack thereof) by universities in changing mindsets of men (and women), especially in relation to sexual violence.
#IWDMeetAndGreet

Our Moderator, and member of the #MeTooNamibia, Ms. Merja Iileka, makes a powerful statement.

The Country Representative of @UNFPA_Namibia, Ms. Dennia Gayle, while making a commitment to #MeTooNamibia, makes a powerful statement on the presence of #MeTooNamibia in the country.
#IWDMeetAndGreet