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Sep 7, 2019 5 tweets 1 min read Read on X
Sexual violence against minors remains a grave concern and a harrowing crisis.
Apart from the increasing frequency, the brutality and complexity of the reported cases continues to leave many in shock. Image
Worse, first responders who hold problematic mindsets and beliefs continue to silence children survivors by blaming and ostracizing them.
It also does not help that professionals who deal with children are not adequately trained on the provisions of the Child Care and Protection Act, the Combating of Rape Act, as well as the Immoral Practices Amendment Act.
We must collectively do more and better in order to safeguard children from sexual violence, and to ensure that children survivors receive the psychosocial and/or legal support that they need.
#MeTooNamibia extends its arms to any child survivor who is in need of psychosocial and/or legal support.

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Sep 24, 2020
We've created a short brief on what rape culture is, and, most importantly, how each of us can help #EndRapeCulture in Namibia.
Please help us share these important notes!
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These graphics help explain Rape Culture.
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Mar 14, 2020
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.
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We hope you'll join us on the 14th March from 10AM at Protea Hotel Furstenhof at our Meet and Greet in commemoration of International Women's Day.
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Seats to this event are limited.
To RSVP, please e-mail hashikutuval@gmail.com
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