Women in Namibia face challenges in their health, gender based violence, and access to education. The government of Namibia is taking steps to provide women with equal rights to a degree that is largely unparalleled in Sub-Saharan Africa, including the promise of gender equality and increased parliament representation in the Namibian constitution.

May 11, 2012 · The Himba women of northern Namibia are famous for their use of otjize, a paste of butter, fat and red ochre, which they apply to their hair and skin.

Oct 7, 2014 · Through film, photography and writing, this project documents the ancient ways, intimate ceremonies and rituals of tribal women. One of those tribes was Namibia’s Himba people, and these images explore the Himba girl’s ascent into …

The Himba women are sought after by photographers for their striking beauty and ochre body colour, and their warm and accepting character helps tourists feel welcome. A young girl looks over the shoulder of a donkey.

Feb 29, 2024 · Amidst the extreme topography of Namibia, the Himba women are like living symbols of a special cultural tradition. Their lives are closely connected to nature, traditions, and their community, showing how strong and adaptable their tribe is in today's world.

They are the OvaHimba, a semi-nomadic, pastoral tribe of northern Namibia. Despite their resilience, the “Himba” seem unable to slow their surrender to the modernization of the country. And now...

In Namibia, 88.9% of legal frameworks that promote, enforce and monitor gender equality under the SDG indicator, with a focus on violence against women, are in place. 6.9% of women aged 20–24 years old who were married or in a union before age 18.

Jun 15, 2023 · These efforts at advancing women’s rights in Namibia have paid off: Namibia ranked eighth out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report 2022 in terms of gender equality, with a score of 80.7, standing as one of just two African countries placing in the top 10.

Vulnerable employment among women is 39% and among men is 26% in Namibia for 2022. The rate of vulnerable employment is lower for men and women in Namibia compared to the average rate in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Women have had a significant role throughout Namibian history. Prior to colonization men were generally dominant, but certain women of high rank attained powerful positions. Namibian societies and politics became thoroughly gendered during the …