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AS the country grapples with escalating cases of violence against women and children, 26-year-old Fillemon Amoolongo, popularly known as DJ Munene, has initiated Namibia’s first men’s conference that will take place on Friday.
The Omulunga Radio presenter says he initiated the idea because of increasing gender-based violence (GBV) cases, especially in the northern parts of the country.
“I see the engagement as a good way to find amicable solutions to this social ill,” he said.
The event will be held at A Shipena Secondary School in Windhoek.
“Entrance is free of charge and we also want to use this opportunity to counsel men. However, everyone is welcome to join the discussion, not just men.”
DJ Vuyo, Martin Uuukunde, Prime Rose, and Karli and vocalists will perform at the event, he adds.
He says men will also be enlightened on, among others, emotional aspects and their role in society.
The event start at 17h00 and ends at 22h00.
Amoolonga, who grew up in a Christain home where he was taught the ethics of a responsible man by his parents, says reading stories of men killing and abusing women hurts him.
“I was taught to always reflect on my background and never lose my humanity because of peer pressure,” he adds.
Sanlam Namibia is the main sponsor of the event. Other sponsors include J&A Bakery, Santam, Energy 100FM, Ubuntu Events and Technology and Chapungu-kambako Safaris.
“There will be different speakers, among them chief inspector Cathrine Walaula, bishop Katenda, GBV division police headquarters, King Simon, community police warrant officer Silas Shipandeni, and many more,” Amoolonga says.
According to Sanlam’s marketing and communications manager Denille Roostee, gender-based discrimination and violence are harmful acts directed at a person based on gender.
“It stems from gender inequality, power abuse, and harmful norms,” she says, adding that GBV is a severe violation of human rights and a health and safety issue that is becoming increasingly prevalent in Namibia.
“According to estimates, one in every three women will be subjected to sexual or physical violence during their lifetime. The threat of GBV for both women and men, girls and boys, increases significantly during displacement and times of crisis,” she says.
She says Sanlam and key partners are dedicated to promoting gender equality and human rights and protecting vulnerable people from GBV.
“Sanlam invites you to unite in the fight against gender-based violence,” she says.
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