Intersectional activist, women’s rights lobbyist and founding member of Namibia’s Coalition Against Gender-Based Violence, Alna Dall is a familiar face at the civil rights frontline. Leading marches, mobilising masses, drafting recommendations and kicking butt as a lifestyle, this year the broadcast journalist focused on advocating for safe spaces for women.
Rough!
Rougher probably, due to the global economic climate.
That social change can only ever happen collectively. We cannot wait for our government to save us – we need to step in and step up to help them achieve true equality and democracy.
“Chicken.”
Drafting of the new national GBV Action Plan (not completed).
The National Land Conference.
“Omunye, munye, munye!” Is that even Namibian? Sorry, I haven’t had much time for pop culture this year.
Who even has money and time to party nowadays?!
I only have eyes for one man.
Shishani.
Monica Geingos
Bleaching my own hair.
Trump.
Dylan and Phalla !Gaoseb.
This one’s tough. There have been dozens of cases of femicide this year – every one cuts deep – especially Anna Kakehongo’s murder at Louis Botha and Lindie Prinsloo, who was a humanitarian and friend.
Intersectionality! Our biggest downfall is that we cannot unite against violence. Individuals must hold hands with NGOs to strengthen grassroot initiatives against violence, particularly GBV. Government ministries must work together to create legislation that empowers women and we must start educating our children on modern concepts of gender.
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