UN International Women’s Day 2014 – Guest Blog on Gender Based Violence by...
08 March is the 103rd UN International Women’s Day (IWD). Protection of women’s rights is one of six key human rights priorities for the UK. The FCO has made strong statements on Violence Against...
View ArticleRoyal Naval backdrop helps showcase British security and prosperity...
This week’s 3-day visit of HMS Portland – one of the Royal Navy’s Type 23 Anti-Submarine Warfare Frigates – to the port of Walvis Bay provided a great opportunity to showcase British military, security...
View Article#Timetoact on Sexual Violence
Today sees the start of a ground-breaking summit in London to address the continuing scourge of sexual violence in conflict. More than 1,200 delegates, including government officials, international...
View ArticleCycling the road to Glasgow and beyond
The following is a guest blog by Richard Shepherd, Cycling Coach from British Cycling. From the 16th to the 26th of June I visited Namibia in my role as an expert in Cycle Coaching and Development. My...
View ArticleCaprivi connections
Last month I was fortunate enough to travel up to the extreme north east of Namibia to visit the Zambezi Region and catch up with some innovative UK-funded conservation and tourism projects taking...
View ArticleAddressing gender violence and inequality in Namibia
“There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable.” – U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL BAN...
View ArticleLooking back and looking forward in Namibia
People are starting to slowly trickle back into Windhoek from their holidays all around the country and abroad – making this the perfect time to take stock and review the year that was – as well as to...
View ArticleMaking it happen for International Women’s Day in Namibia
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “Make It Happen”. Yesterday, I had the privilege to celebrate it in the presence of a group of impressive Namibian women who have all made it...
View ArticleThe Land of the Brave turns 25
Namibia celebrated its Silver Jubilee this weekend – marking 25 years since it gained its independence from South Africa’s former Apartheid regime. It was a historic and joyous occasion for all...
View ArticleCelebrating the Queen’s Birthday in Namibia
Thank you to all of you who joined us for our fantastic Queen’s Birthday Party in Windhoek yesterday. We were delighted to welcome to our traditional British garden party Namibian Speaker Professor...
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