WINDHOEK, June 16 — Namibia remains committed to the welfare of children, fostering inclusivity and value for all citizens, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized on Monday as the country marks the Day of the African Child. The day was marked under the theme, “Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress since 2010.” In her commemorative message, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the day serves as a reminder of the 1976 student uprising in Soweto, South Africa, where courageous students stood against injustice and demanded at great cost their right to quality education and to be taught in their languages. Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the unified African approach to child protection, stating that Namibians are “united with fellow Africans in commemorating the Day of the African Child.” “It is an opportunity to reflect on the journey we have traveled in child protection, recognizing that children are the future of our countries. Their well-being and inclusion in the development process are paramount for the attainment of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want,” she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged that significant challenges persist for children, including gender-based violence, child labor, and malnutrition. “I call on all stakeholders to work in the interests of the child by fostering cross-sector collaboration, sustained investments, strategic planning, continued public-private partnerships, and active participation from families, communities, and all other stakeholders,” she added.
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