WINDHOEK – Protesters in Namibia campaigning against sexual and gender-based violence are calling for a state of emergency to be declared across the country, while pledging to renew their Shut It All Down campaign of disruption if authorities do not act.
While the government has since promised to tackle sexual and gender-based violence, activists say they want concrete action.
Activist Bertha Tobias said the protesters want specific deadlines on government policy actions; the resignations of Namibian gender equality minister, Doreen Sioka and her deputy Bernadette Jagger; and the declaration of a state of emergency.
Protesters are engaging with Sioka and Jagger this week, but if substantial progress isn’t made they will return to the streets, Tobias said. (CNN)