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Gender Department

The department works in alignment with its strategic objectives which are to reduce the frequency of GBV, and increase protection of women and children, to involve strategic partners and collaborate in national efforts to address VAC, GBV and abuse of women and children in Namibia, to engage communities, community leaders, particularly men and boys as allies to achieve Gender Equality, equity and contribute to community development and to ensure that the department is fully functional and able to conduct department activities.

The Gender Department at LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia implements projects with the overall goal to promote Gender Equality and address Harmful Gender Norms in a gender transformative approach. The Department’s goal is also to have an environment where men and boys in Namibia promote gender equality, and see themselves as change agents, advocates, partners and beneficiaries in the promotion of gender equality. The Gender department as well focuses on eliminating all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.