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Advocacy and Human Rights Workshop Group 1: Erongo and Kunene regions
ECSO Project
The ECSO project is hosting a workshop with 26 participants from the Erongo and Kunene regions from Monday 14 July to Friday 18 July 2025 in Windhoek. The aim of this workshop is to empower CSOs to become strong advocates on issues affecting their communities and to better equip them to advocate for the rights of those most vulnerable. The workshop objective is to engage participants to effectively interrogate the legislation that is aimed at protecting the rights of all Namibian citizens.
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Human Rights Workshop & Community Engagement Rundu
Office of the Ombudsman
In collaboration with the Office of the Ombudsman and KAS, and in support by the Ministry of Justice, Office of the Governor Kavango East Region and other key stakeholders, this three-day community engagement and Human Rights workshop aims to inform and provide a platform of exchange with community and key stakeholders on access to human rights, as well as available legal services, the mandates of both the Ombudsman and Ministry of Justice, challenges, as well as relevant legislation unique to the experiences of the region. With the aid of the Security Sector, key representatives will also use this platform to outline means to combat human and child trafficking, as well as GBV. Protection Orders as well as Childcare Protection also constitute part of the topics of the engagement, together with a focus on land rights.
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Advocacy and Human Rights Workshop Group 2: Erongo and //Kharas regions
ECSO Project
The ECSO project is hosting a workshop with 26 participants from the Erongo and //Kharas regions from Monday 28 July – 01 August 2025 in Windhoek. The aim of this workshop is to empower CSOs to become strong advocates on issues affecting their communities and to better equip them to advocate for the rights of those most vulnerable. The workshop objective is to engage participants to effectively interrogate the legislation that is aimed at protecting the rights of all Namibian citizens.
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fully bookedKAS-TEP Session 2 Otjiwarongo
Strategic Planning, Project Management & Change Management
Session 2 of the annual KAS Talent Empowerment Programme, hosted in Otjiwarongo for four days, aims to capacitate 16 selected youth from Civil Society with Strategic Planning, Project Management & Change Management skills. The sessions further aim to facilitate networking and strengthen collaborations in Namibia's civil society sector.
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Advocacy and Human Rights Workshop Group 3: //Kharas and Kunene regions
ECSO Project
The ECSO project is hosting a workshop with 26 participants from the //Kharas and Kunene regions from Monday 18 August to Friday 22 August 2025 in Windhoek. The aim of this workshop is to empower CSOs to become strong advocates on issues affecting their communities and to better equip them to advocate for the rights of those most vulnerable. The workshop objective is to engage participants to effectively interrogate the legislation that is aimed at protecting the rights of all Namibian citizens.
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POSITION ADVERTISEMENT: ECSO Project Finance / Administration Manager
Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth and Marginalised communities as Equal Partners in Democracy
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and Women’s Action for Development (WAD) are co-implementing the “Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth and Marginalised communities as Equal Partners in Democracy” Project (ECSO). This three-year (2023-2026) project is funded by the European Union (EU) and KAS. The ECSO project seeks the services of an experienced and qualified individual to fill the full-time (100%) position of ECSO project Finance/Administration Manager in the KAS Namibia/Angola office based in Windhoek for a contract period of 14 months (1 May 2025 – 30 June 2026).
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ECSO Project Request for Proposals
Translation of Youth Engagement and Empowerment pocket pamphlet from English to Afrikaans and Nama/Damara
The ECSO project seeks the services of an experienced and qualified expert to translate a pocket pamphlet to ensure that the information is accessible to Afrikaans and/or Nama-Damara speaking audiences, promoting awareness and understanding of issues related to gender, women’s rights, and gender-based violence. Suitably qualified and experienced consultant(s) are hereby invited to submit proposals for this short-term consultancy of the ECSO Project. Terms of Reference available from charlemaine.husselmann@kas.de Closing date: 19 March 2025 @ 17h00
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Launch of the Parliament App
Digital Democracy in Action: Namibia’s Parliament Goes Digital. A user-friendly platform to decentralize parliamentary news and updates for all citizens.
Yesterday, 11th March 2025, a groundbreaking step was taken towards enhancing transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in Namibia’s legislative process. KAS joined the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia to witness the launch of the ICT Policy and Bill Tracking System in support by the European Union and the launch of the Parliament APP, in collaboration with KAS. The launch constituted part of the Parliament e-strategy which aims to enhance parliament efficiency. The Key Highlights: ✅ ICT Policy – Strengthening IT infrastructure & best practices. ✅ Bill Tracking System – Enhancing transparency & accessibility in the legislative process. ✅ Parliament App – A user-friendly platform to decentralize parliamentary news and updates for all citizens. 🎙️ Frederico Berna, EU Head of Cooperation, emphasized that digital engagement is the future of governance worldwide. The Speaker of Parliament Hon Prof. Peter Katjavivi highlighted how these tools will enhance efficiency and productivity in law-making as part of Namibia’s e-Parliament strategy. This is a bold step towards modernizing governance and bringing democracy closer to the people. Are you ready to engage with Parliament like never before? The app will be available for download soon. Stay tuned for further updates.
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//Karas Region Workshop “Women, Gender and Gender-based Violence”
ECSO Project
The ECSO project as part of its mandate to capacitate CSOs, women, youth and marginalised communities will host its final training on “Women, Gender and Gender-based” in //Karas Region from 3 to 7 March 2025 in Keetmanshoop with members from target groups 1, 2 and 3 of the project. The workshop will focus on capacitating participants on issues around gender, gender-based violence and reporting of violence as well as services available. The training which is supported by the European Union and KAS and co-implemented between KAS and Women’s Action for Development forms part of the initiative aimed at achieving a vibrant and inclusive democracy and addressing the challenges brought on by GBV.
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Erongo Region Workshop “Women, Gender and Gender-based Violence”
ECSO Project
The ECSO project as part of its mandate to capacitate CSOs, women, youth and marginalised communities will host it’s second training on “Women, Gender and Gender-based” in Erongo Region from 17 to 21 February 2025 in Swakopmund with members from target groups 1, 2 and 3 of the project. The workshop will focus on capacitating participants on issues around gender, gender-based violence and reporting of violence as well as services available. The training which is supported by the European Union and KAS and co-implemented between KAS and Women’s Action for Development forms part of the initiative aimed at achieving a vibrant and inclusive democracy and addressing the challenges brought on by GBV.
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Public Discussion: The Potential of Namibia’s Youth to Strengthen Democracy
In conjunction with Farewell & Networking Event honoring Mrs. Natalie Russmann, outgoing Resident Representative
In light of the recent commemoration of Constitution Day, KAS presents a public dialogue to address how the potential of youth in Namibia can be harnessed to enhance democratic structures in Namibia? Highlighting specifically participation in general elections and strengthening good governance. The event is hosted in conjunction with the farewell & networking session to honor the outgoing Resident Representative Mrs. Natalie Russmann.
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Kunene Region Workshop "Women, Gender and Gender-based Violence"
ECSO Project
The ECSO project as part of its mandate to capacitate CSOs, women, youth and marginalised communities will host it’s first training on “Women, Gender and Gender-based violence” in Kunene Region from 3 to 7 February 2025 in Outjo with members from target groups 1, 2 and 3 of the project. The workshop will focus on capacitating participants on issues around gender, gender-based violence and reporting of violence as well as services available. The training which is supported by the European Union and KAS and co-implemented between KAS and Women’s Action for Development forms part of an initiative aimed at achieving a vibrant and inclusive democracy and addressing the challenges brought on by GBV.
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E- Parliament Workshop
Parliament APP
During the week of 27th to 31st January 2025, KAS joined the Parliament of the Republic of Namibia IT department in finalizing the outstanding work on the ParliamentAPP. The APP aims to enhance Parliament access to the public.
Book presentation
Book Discussion - Namibia's Water-Energy-Food Nexus
National Development in Uncertain Times
We are delighted to engage the public on a follow up book discussion and short presentation for 2 hours together with co-authors Dr. Detlof von Oertzen and Dr. Martin Schneider, who will lead the discussion. Following the launch of the publication in April 2024, this event promises an engaging dialogue with the aim to create ongoing awareness and further strengthen collaborative efforts to address Namibia’s challenges in light of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus. About the Book Our survival on Earth depends fundamentally on the availability of water, energy, and food. The interconnectedness of these elements, known as the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, underscores the importance of addressing these resources holistically. This is particularly critical as growing global populations and climate change place increasing demands on finite resources. Namibia, like many nations, faces significant challenges in managing water, energy, and food sustainably. The book introduces Namibia’s water, energy, and food sectors, explores their interrelationships, and examines how development prospects can be enhanced through a strengthened nexus approach.
