UN Tells Namibia to Relook Abortion Policy
The increasing number of abortion occuring in the country has prompted the UN to ask the government to revaluate the criminalisation of termination.
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Namibia:
Nam Should Reassess Abortion Policy - UN
Namibian, 28 May 2013
THE criminalisation of abortion has been linked to the increasing phenomenon of infanticide and baby dumping. This makes it an urgent priority for the government to reassess its… Read more »
A mother awaits treatment at a health centre (File photo)
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Namibia:
Teenage Pregnancy Irks Outjo Councillor
Namibian, 17 May 2013
THE Outjo constituency councillor Abraham Job is troubled by increasing rate of teenage pregnancy and has conducted door to door visits this week. Read more »
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Namibia:
Foundation Donates Kiosk to Impoverished Mother
New Era, 16 May 2013
Good Samaritan, Oscar Lukas, has come to the aid of Hendrina Petrus, an impoverished mother of three, donating to her a small start-up community kiosk that sells basic items in the… Read more »
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Namibia:
"Poverty Contributes to Baby Dumping"
New Era, 16 April 2013
With Namibia grappling with scores of reports on baby dumping, a 23-year-old man Lukas Oscer has established a foundation that will help to tackle this disturbing social evil. Read more »
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Namibia:
Should Condoms Be Availed in Schools?
New Era, 13 March 2013
A month ago the United Nations World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Namibia suggested that contraceptives be made available in schools. The Swapo Party of Namibia… Read more »
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Namibia:
Another Baby Dumped in Windhoek
Namibian, 3 April 2013
A CLEANER at a block of flats in Katutura yesterday morning came across the body of a baby wrapped in a black plastic bag. Read more »