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#METOO Namibia
@MetooNamibia
The official account of #METOO Namibia; providing resources on sexual and gendered violence in Namibia and beyond.
Sep 24, 2020 • 9 tweets • 9 min read
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!
#MeTooNamibia To #EndRapeCulture, we need to understand what it is, what causes it and the ways in which it manifests in our society.

These graphics help explain Rape Culture.
May 26, 2020 • 10 tweets • 7 min read
There are no grey areas; consent is as simple as A, B and C. Image All parties about to engage in a sexual act must agree, every single time. #ConsentIs #EndRapeCulture Image
Mar 25, 2020 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
We hope that during the COVID-19 pandemic, each one of us is practicing sound hygiene in order to prevent and contain the spread of the virus, and to complement the government's efforts in averting a public health crisis.
Remember to wash your hands! Image Since the virus is highly contagious, the containment of its spread requires us to maintain social distancing as far as we can.
Use this time to unlearn, relearn and re-energise your advocacy! Image
Mar 20, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
The Combating of Rape Act 8 of 2000 defines Rape as, "the intentional commission of a sexual act under coercive circumstances."
This means that any sexual act where coercion is applied before or during the act constitutes a charge of Rape. Image Any sexual act in which results from the application of physical force constitutes a charge of rape.
For example, if you beat someone up in order to have sex with them, it is rape. Image
Mar 14, 2020 • 9 tweets • 6 min read
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 Image
Mar 11, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
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.
It's the perfect opportunity to share advocacy ideas over the fine tunes of The Ell's, the warm words of @SheCantGo and light snacks! Image We will also have a panel discussion which will center around Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), the work of anti-SGBV organisations and movements, and how we can all actively and intentionally create an equal and violence-free society for women.
Sep 9, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
While we agree that we need to do more in order to fight the sexual violence that terrorizes our communities, we would be remiss to ignore the impact that the social media conversation, as well as #MeTooNamibia has had on our people. Since inception in May, we have (co)-hosted four conferences on sexual violence, assisted various survivors in opening cases and receiving psychosocial support, convened an association of organisations willing and ready to assist more survivors 1/2
Sep 7, 2019 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
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.
Aug 2, 2019 • 25 tweets • 7 min read
We are honored to be attending the “Male Involvement in GBV Prevention and Reduction Programme (MiGBVPr) at the Protea Hotel. ImageImageImage We kick off the event with the opening remarks by the Director of the NMGJ, Mr JF Gaweseb.
Mr Gaweseb speech spoke much on the mental health of men in our society.
Jul 27, 2019 • 14 tweets • 7 min read
We are about to kick off the #SexualOffencesConference here at UNAM.
If you aren’t here, now would be a great time to head over to the Peter Katjavivi Lecture Hall 1.
[If you haven’t pledged to creating a violence-free society, today would also be ideal to do so!] ImageImageImage The UNAM SRC President opens by encouraging conferences such as this, and urging us to have these conversations more often.
#SexualOffencesConference Image
Jul 24, 2019 • 15 tweets • 7 min read
...and we have kicked off!
Follow the discussions through the #MeTooNamibiaDialogue hashtag. Image Dr. Zealand urges more men to assume an active role in the fight against sexual violence.
#MeTooNamibiaDialogue Image
May 16, 2019 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Tomorrow morning, we’re standing with a survivor whose accused, Bradley Coleman, has a bail hearing at the Katutura Magistrates Court.
We stand with the survivor, and we are against Coleman receiving bail. #MeTooNamibia holds a watching brief on the cases which have been reported through our channels.
This helps ensure that cases progress in reasonable fashion, and that where justice is due, it is served.