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The Eco Dialogue Collective project will host a dialogue event titled “Namibia & the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)” on Thursday, 5 February 2026, from 14h00 to 17h00 at the Hilton Hotel, Windhoek. The dialogue event aims to raise awareness of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and explore how Namibia could benefit from joining the global transparency standard for the extractives sector, inclusive of mining, oil and gas. The Eco Dialogue Collective (EDC) is a joint initiative of the IPPR, Legal Assistance Centre, Namibia Media Trust, and DW Akademie in partnership with the European Union. The EDC aims to create a structured space for dialogue on governance, transparency and accountability in Namibia’s natural resource sectors. The dialogue comes at a...

(Photo from “Namibia’s ‘concealed’ human trafficking crisis”, The Patriot, 27 October 2017) Walk for Freedom website: www.a21.org/content/walk-for-freedom-2018-home/gp2dhc

ABOUT THE FUNDING ORGANISATION United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (UNVTF) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010 and is managed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Fund exists to provide direct, rights-based assistance to victims and survivors of trafficking in persons worldwide. Its core mandate is to ensure that victims receive protection, recovery support, and access to justice, regardless of their country of origin or legal status. UNVTF funding typically supports: Safe shelter and accommodation • Medical and psychological care • Legal assistance and access to justice • Social services and case management • Education, vocational training, and livelihood support • Reintegration and empowerment programmes A strong...

The European Parliament's Sakharov Fellowship offers up to 14 human rights defenders selected from non-EU countries the opportunity to follow a two-week intensive training in Brussels and at another location in an EU Member State. The empowering programme for human rights defenders has been organised annually since 2016 further to an initiative taken by the Sakharov Prize Community at the 25th Anniversary Conference of the Sakharov Prize. Since 2016, this programme has been organised annually to empower human rights defenders through: 🌍 Insight into EU & international human rights mechanisms 💬 Advocacy and communication training 🛠️ Tools for security and safety, resilience, disinformation and documentation 🤝 Meeting with high-level EU stakeholders 🛡️ Joining the Sakharov Community of human rights defenders Eligibility: Proven track...

@undpnamibia, with support from the @euinnam, invites #CSOs, #NGOs & community orgs to apply for small grants under the Good Governance & Anti-Corruption project. 📅 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzJCpAoC7ScdKuzKnOArt-OsV5humzp17HJOaHD3jqnH6Lhw/viewform?fbzx=2933844384488271601 #GoodGovernance #AntiCorruption #CivicEngagement

Urgent Meeting starting now

Dear land rights activists, CSOs, traditional authorities, academics & concerned citizens: Join the Civil Society Working Group on Land Reform (CSO-WGLR) this Friday, 7 November 2025 | 08:30–10:30 for a critical virtual discussion on the Land Bill now before Parliament. 🗣️ Why now? The Land Bill — over a decade in the making — is being rushed through Parliament before the elections. Civil society is calling for deeper public engagement via the relevant Standing Committee. 📌 Agenda: Advocacy update & next stepsConsolidating civil society inputsFuture of CSO-WGLRUrban land issues 📨 To join the meeting, please RSVP via SMS or WhatsApp to: Yolande: 081 680 3210 Josephine: 081 447 1410 Claudina: 081 488 5639 📄 For background, see the CSO appeal to...

The Office of the Auditor General in Windhoek

📣 Have Your Say: Help Strengthen Public Accountability The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has launched its External Stakeholder Survey — a crucial tool to measure how effectively it’s fulfilling its public audit mandate. CSOs and their teams are invited to take part. 🗓️ DEADLINE EXTENDED: 31 December 2025 📌 Why it matters: Your feedback helps improve transparency, audit effectiveness, and public understanding of the OAG’s role. 👉 If you work for a CSO or NGO, please complete the survey here (choose Professional Industry Experts Satisfaction Survey): 🔗 https://forms.gle/H5N5bWeN4tdkJt7x6 👥 You can also share this link with others in your community as citizens: 🔗 https://forms.gle/AnP5bjLeu4CUK8777 Let’s ensure civil society’s voice is heard in shaping public oversight systems. #PublicAccountability #CivicParticipation #OAGSurveyNamibia #CSOVoice

- Simply click on this link to join in-person or via ZOOM The Commonwealth Secretariat, through its Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda for Trade and Investment (CCA), is rolling out a flagship initiative: National Agricultural Data Infrastructure (NAgDI). This initiative aims to help member states build interoperable, national shared spaces for agricultural data, not to replace existing databases, but to integrate them in ways that strengthen utility, transparency, and national ownership. A policy guide for NAgDI was launched in 2025, developed in collaboration with experts and member countries. It was validated via a global webinar attended by over 60 specialists, providing normative direction for how countries can design their agricultural DPI (Digital Public Infrastructure) systems.  What is happening on 23 October 2025 (Launch Event...

“Planting today for tomorrow’s shade; Namibia marks Arbor Day 2025 with a call to protect and grow our green heritage.”

On 11 October 2025, Namibia will celebrate Arbor Day alongside the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations, under the theme “Forests and Food.” The celebration will take place at Michelle McLean Primary School, Otjomuise 3, bringing together learners, schools, youth clubs, community groups, government, UN partners, and the private sector. Participants will walk, run, and cycle the Otjomuise green corridor to highlight the role of trees in sustaining biodiversity, strengthening food security, and building climate-resilient communities. Event highlights: Cycle (20 km): starts 06:00Run (10 km): starts 06:30Walk (5 km): starts 07:00Main Ceremony: 08:30–13:00 This year’s theme emphasizes how forests support food systems, reminding us that planting and protecting trees is central to urban greening, environmental education, and sustainable development. Arbor Day...

Are you a young person passionate about climate change and making a difference in your community? Here is your chance! The Youth Climate Change Conference 2025 will bring together inspiring young people from across Namibia to share ideas, learn, and take action toward building climate-resilient communities. This two-day event will take place in Ondangwa, Namibia from 4–5 November 2025, and will provide a platform for youth voices to shape the future of climate action in our country. What’s in it for you? Fully funded opportunity: Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for all selected participants.Networking: Connect with peers, experts, and organisations committed to climate justice.Skills building: Learn strategies for advocacy, community mobilisation, and sustainable innovation. Eligibility Must be between 18–35...