Today we were invited by the Association of Diplomatic Spouses to be part of the handover of a newly-painted and furnished interview room at the Windhoek WCPU. These were our words at the event: This year we have seen the government, international donors, civil society and the community speaking out on the need to reduce the level of GBV in the country. We have seen large and expensive conferences being held to discuss how to deal with the problem; these conferences have caused a lot of media hype but have made little difference to the needs of victims of violence. Today we are witness to actions that will be far more beneficial to the victims of domestic violence; actions that turn victims into survivors. The support provided by ADS is practical and much needed. The group looked, learned and listened to the needs of Namibia and have provided real, useful, and immediate support. The renovated room provides a private space for a traumatised victim to report what has happened. The bags of toiletries provide much needed necessities, helping to rebuild their dignity after a traumatic event. We hope that such good work can be replicated across the country by other groups and organisations who can witness how a little effort can go a long way in making change.
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:55:57 +0000
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