ARLANA SHIKONGO Namibia is a nation deeply rooted in cultural traditions and religious beliefs which often influence how individuals navigate their day-to-day lives. Within this context, discussions regarding sexuality and reproductive health bear the profound imprint of culture, tradition and religion, significantly impacting the wellbeing of individuals and communities. According to Mirjam Josef, a medical doctor specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology, there is a pervasive silence in discourse around sexual… Keep Reading
Pleasure & Consent in Comprehensive Sexual Education: towards a feminist curriculum for health workers
– Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja Health work is care work that does not only happen in hospitals and clinics, but it also happens in our homes and places of business. It is a labour and commitment to helping ourselves and others to restore their wellness and encounter healing in the best possible ways. Although this is the ethos, women and non-gender conforming people in Namibia have testified that local health services need… Keep Reading