Windhoek, Aug 3 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday joined fellow Namibians to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of Pan African Women’s Day at the Independence Arena in Windhoek. The President said ”the fight for justice and equality must persist, with African women as the majority of voters, caregivers, and leaders at the forefront of building a more just, united, and peaceful continent.” ”This day commemorates a pivotal moment in history when, on July 31, 1962, African women from across the continent gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to establish the Pan African Women’s Organisation (PAWO), the first continental platform for women to unite against colonialism and advocate for Africa’s liberation.”
In her remarks, the President honored the African women who sacrificed their lives and livelihoods for the freedom we enjoy today. She stressed the importance of preserving the legacy of heroines like Meekulu Putuse Appolus and Jeanne Martin Cissé as we strive for social and economic justice.
Under this year’s theme, “Advancing Social and Economic Justice for African Women through Reparation,” she reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to pursuing reparations, gender parity, and inclusive development. She highlighted Namibia’s achievements, including the 50/50 gender policy and her historic election as the country’s first female Head of State, while calling for dedicated efforts to uplift both girls and boys in order to address inequalities and break cycles of violence.
Photo: Namibian Presidency
