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PROGRAMME:  The 2021 World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) Global Conference is hosted by UNESCO and the Government of Namibia. It will take place on 29 April - 3 May in Windhoek, Safari Court Hotel and Conference Centre. The event will be a physical and digital experience combining virtual and in-presence participation. 

Join the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) next Wednesday - May 5 - for a look at what is happening with the government medical aid tender - the #PSEMAS Conundrum.

The Namibia Institute for Democracy's (NID's) next Public Discussion Forum addresses Social Justice and Equal Rights for All. This is in response to the ongoing movement demanding for equal family rights for members of the LGBTQI community. Please join NID for this discussion, whether you want to learn, voice your opinion or support.

Namibian Human Rights groups report continuing human rights violations by Namibian government - Namibian children separated from family and denied citizenship.

His Excellency, Dr. Hage Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia will deliver his annual State of the Nation Address at Parliament (National Assembly Chamber) on Thursday, 15 April 2021, at 14:30.

Namibia Scientific Society in collaboration with the University of Namibia, the University of Turku, Finland and the MindsInAction invite you to an online presentation and panel discussion:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Education and Agriculture in Namibia on Tuesday, 13th April at 19h00.

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In this discussion, the Cynetion Team will be covering two of Facebook's biggest data leaks of personal data in as many years. The most recent one being revealed on 4 April 2021.

During the discussion, the Cynetion Team will cover what has been leaked, how does that impact on our lives and what next steps are available.

A conversation between Fishrot whistle-blower Johannes Stefansson and political analyst and fact-checker Frederico Links on fishing quota allocations and whether the current system can be trusted!

Blended Virtual Closing Public Dialogue: Combating Gender Based Violence and Learners Pregnancies - 22 April 2021.

Information as a Public Good: World Press Freedom Day 2021 - International Conference 29 April-3 May.