Linda Baumann : The Woman. The Force. The Activist

Linda Baumann is a sheer force of a woman. An unwavering activist for the rights of women, the LGBTQI community and for marginalised people in general, she has fought to emancipate and get equal opportunities for these groups. A sister, mother and aunt, Linda has grown up with a mind of her own and a rebellious streak that set her …

The MYD Show – Discussing Tolerance with Tulimelila Shityuwete

Tulimelila Shityuwete, was selected to be one of the Young African Leaders who attended the Mandela Washington Fellowship in America. She is well known as a remarkable Namibian dancer. Tuli works in Human Rights and Development. This dynamic woman joins us for this episode of the MYD Show to talk empathy as the key in tolerance and acceptance.   Take a listen …

Standing for Sameness

The HeForShe solidarity movement for Gender Equality provides a systematic approach and targeted platform on which men and boys can engage and become change agents towards the achievement of gender equality. Achieving gender equality in our lifetimes requires an innovative, inclusive approach that both recognises men and boys as partners for women’s rights, and acknowledges the ways in which they …

Authenticity in Diversity

The diverse tapestry of Namibia’s LGBTI communities are this week being celebrated in the capital city, through an advocacy campaign that is themed ‘#WeAreOne’. Initially planned for later in the year, a recent homophobic attack against a community member, is seeing Namibians from all backgrounds, rallying together to take a stand for our ‘one-ness’. Through a series of planned events, …