Namibia

National Council

Formal or informal: Formal
The caucus is open to male MPs: No
The caucus is cross-party: Yes
There are rules governing the functioning of the caucus: No information available
Issues dealt with by the caucus: Outreach programs to :

- lobby and advocate to increase women's representation in decision-making bodies,

- encourage the participation of women in political, economic and social spheres at the regional, national and international level,

- interact with communities concerning Acts of Parliament and other issues which directly affect the lives of women and children, such as, Gender Based Violence, Teenage Pregnancies, Baby Dumping, Human Trafficking, etc.

Oversight visits on: Government projects / programmes that are designed for Women and Children

Opportunities created by the Women Caucus to advance representation of other bodies:

The Women Caucus has created a platform for the Rural Women's Parliament with Men as Partners (Rural Parliament) which offers opportunities for grassroots women and men to access and exchange information on socio-economic and political developments within the country and to exchange experiences on how to deal with the challenges in their respective communities.
The caucus has a strategic plan or plan of action: No
The caucus has a communication plan: No

Contact / Address: Ms. Moono Matengu: Chief Parliamentary Clerk
Private Bag 13371, Parliament of Namibia
Windhoek
Namibia
Phone: +264-612028204

+264-612028147

+264-811456331
Fax number: +264-612028146
E-mail: [email protected]

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Web site: https://www.parliament.na/index.php/natcouncil-committee-on-women-caucus