– Alna Dall Stromeyer Many theories exist that try to explain the root causes of GBSV. Some argue that the perpetrators of GBSV are dysfunctional, angry, psychopathic men: these are the monsters of our society who prey on the weak. The problem with this theory is that it exonerates all the men who might have violent tendencies but who do not have the guts or the opportunity to exercise them…. Keep Reading
Archives for October 2020
On anger and the ‘official ally checklist’
– Ndapwa Alweendo It was difficult for me to decide who my imagined reader was when I sat down to write this piece. Do I speak to other black people and possibly just encourage them to relive some of the traumas of whiteness with me? Or do I join the seemingly endless number of black people who repeatedly experience the indignity of justifying their own existence? In deciding what our… Keep Reading
Whiteness and being anti-racist
– Ethne Mudge Dear white people – do you know how to be anti-racist? Dear white folks, we aren’t bad people (neither are we good people) for having perpetuated racism our entire lives. All our institutions are built on racism and all of us were socialised into it, but once we know that, we can start to be part of the solution. Everyone’s talking about #blacklivesmatter, but white people like… Keep Reading
Struggling with mental health during Covid-19? It’s completely normal
– Ndapwa Alweendo Anxiety, stress and depression are some of the most common mental health concerns around the world. They can be triggered by many things, and living through a pandemic is one of them. During this year, Namibians have had to deal with more intense worries about finding/keeping jobs, keeping loved ones and family safe, and a huge amount of uncertainty about the future. All of these concerns can… Keep Reading
About Sister Namibia
Sister Namibia has been amplifying women’s voices since 1989. From a focus on inclusion in a democratic post-colonial society back then, to a focus on responding to our realities on the ground now, we know without any doubt that empowered women is not only the most urgent need of our country, but the most effective means of change for us all. Our content promotes collective action by giving a loudspeaker… Keep Reading