Fight against GBV requires involvement of all sectors: Itope

Isabel Bento

2024-09-19

SWAKOPUND, 19 September 2024 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope photographed with the members appointed to the Erongo Regional Gender Permanent Task Force (ERGPTF) at Swakopmund. The task force aims to gain high-level support for prioritising gender issues, including the national gender plan of action and gender-responsive budget. (Photo: Contributed)

SWAKOPMUND, 19 SEP (NAMPA) – There is an urgent need for active involvement from all sectors to address the root causes of Gender Based Violence (GBV), including deeply entrenched gender stereotypes, power imbalances and economic inequalities.
According to Erongo Governor, Neville Andre Itope, it is imperative to invest in community-based programmes that teach respect, non-violence and equality from an early age.
Speaking at the launch and appoin...

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