Namibia: Violencia contra las mujeres desencadena una protesta.
Windhoek- Alrededor de 100 personas, 56 de los cuales eran hombres, realizaron una marcha
pacífica para protestar contra la violencia ejercida contra las mujeres y los niños bajo el lema
‘hombres para relaciones saludables’ el sábado.
La marcha comenzó en la Plaza de las Naciones Unidas en Katutura donde hombres, mujeres y niños
se reunieron para mostrar que no toleran la violencia cometida específicamente contra las mujeres
y los niños.
Ellos marcharon por la Avenida Independencia a la Arena de la Independencia, donde ofrecieron
oraciones de perdón por los innumerables actos brutales cometidos contra mujeres y niños.
Los pastores pidieron perdón en nombre de sus pares masculinos que cometen estos crímenes. Los
hombres se comprometieron a defender, validar y apreciar la vida humana.
También se comprometieron a valorar, validar y apreciar a las mujeres y los niños en sus vidas
como los «seres humanos preciosos y piadosos que son y no tratarlos como objetos».
También se comprometieron a abstenerse de utilizar la violencia como una respuesta o una solución
a sus problemas, conflictos o desafíos en sus vidas.
Se comprometieron a buscar formas de adoptar la comunicación, la negociación, el compromiso y la
consulta como métodos alternativos y más saludables de resolución de conflictos en todas sus
relaciones.
Además se comprometieron a tratar a los demás de la manera que ellos quieren ser tratados.
Entregando un mensaje en nombre del Centro de Asistencia Legal (LAC) la ex miembro del
Parlamento, Elma Dienda, felicitó a los hombres que participaron de la marcha.
Los resultados preliminares de un informe que será publicado pronto por el LAC indican que dos de
cada 100 víctimas de la violencia doméstica es una mujer embarazada. Esta estadística se basa en
la información de una amplia muestra de personas que solicitaron órdenes de protección en
Namibia.
Citando el informe, Dienda dijo: «las mujeres embarazadas eran pateadas o agredidas por el
abusador. En otro caso, donde una mujer ya había dado a luz, el bebé fue arrojado contra una
pared durante el ataque contra ella.»
Ella pasó a decir: «la violencia de género es un problema en Namibia. Sin embargo, los detalles
de la triste realidad de tal violencia hacen el problema más real». New Era preguntó a algunos
de los hombres por qué se unieron a la marcha.
Julius Nghishoono dijo que los hombres cometen la mayoría de los delitos relacionados al género.
«Si todos los hombres pudieran tomar esto en serio, Namibia estaría libre de los criminales,»
dijo Nghishoono.
El añadió que la mayoría de la gente comete horrendos actos más criminales contra sus parejas y
sus hijos cuando están bajo la influencia de sustancias como el alcohol y las drogas. «Usted
encontrará que la gente lamenta lo que han hecho cuando están sobrios», dijo Nghishoono.
Mathew Shikemeni de la Asociación de Hombres de la Iglesia Católica Romana en Soweto señaló que
la violencia de género es una triste realidad en Namibia. «He decidido unirme a aquellos hermanos
y hermanas que dicen no a la violencia», dijo.
El objetivo del evento era atraer 1000 hombres para marchar en apoyo de las relaciones saludables
y contra la violencia contra las mujeres y los niños. Uno de los organizadores y activista de
género, Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi expresó su satisfacción por la concurrencia.
«Trabajamos con lo que tenemos. Ojala, este sea un efecto multiplicador y que en cinco años a
partir de ahora, sea un lleno completo».
En Inglés:
Namibia: Violence Against Women Triggers ProtestWindhoek — About 100 people, of whom 56 were men, held a peaceful march to protest violence perpetrated against women and children under the theme ‘men for healthy relationships’ on Saturday.
The march started at the UN Plaza in Katutura where men, women and children gathered to show they do not condone violence committed specifically against women and children.
They marched through Independence Avenue to the Independence Arena, where they offered prayers for forgiveness for the countless brutal acts committed against women and children.
Pastors asked for forgiveness on behalf of their male counterparts who perpetrate these crimes. The men pledged to defend, validate and appreciate human life.
They also pledged to value, validate and appreciate the women and children in their lives as the «precious Godly human beings they are and not treat them as objects».
They also undertook to refrain from using violence as an answer or solution to their problems, conflicts or challenges in their lives.
They pledged to seek ways to embrace communication, negotiation, compromise and consultation as alternative and healthier methods of conflict resolution in all their relationships.
They further pledged to treat others the way they want to be treated. Delivering a message on behalf of the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) former Member of Parliament, Elma Dienda, congratulated the men who took part in the march.
Preliminary findings from a soon to be released report by the LAC indicate that two of every 100 victims of domestic violence is a pregnant woman. This statistic is based on information from a large sample of people who applied for protection orders in Namibia.
Citing the report, Dienda said: «pregnant women were kicked or assaulted by the abuser. In another case where a woman had already given birth, the baby was thrown against a wall during the attack on her.»
She went on to say: «gender-based violence is a problem in Namibia. However, details of the sad reality of such violence make the problem all the more real.» New Era asked some of the men why they joined the march.
Julius Nghishoono said men commit most gender related crimes. «If all the men could have taken this seriously, Namibia would be free from criminals,» said Nghishoono.
He added that most people commit horrendous criminal acts against their partners and children when they are under the influence of substances such as drugs and alcohol. «You find that people regret what they have done when they are sober,» Nghishoono said.
Namibia: Violence Against Women Triggers ProtestWindhoek — About 100 people, of whom 56 were men, held a peaceful march to protest violence perpetrated against women and children under the theme ‘men for healthy relationships’ on Saturday.
The march started at the UN Plaza in Katutura where men, women and children gathered to show they do not condone violence committed specifically against women and children.
They marched through Independence Avenue to the Independence Arena, where they offered prayers for forgiveness for the countless brutal acts committed against women and children.
Pastors asked for forgiveness on behalf of their male counterparts who perpetrate these crimes. The men pledged to defend, validate and appreciate human life.
They also pledged to value, validate and appreciate the women and children in their lives as the «precious Godly human beings they are and not treat them as objects».
They also undertook to refrain from using violence as an answer or solution to their problems, conflicts or challenges in their lives.
They pledged to seek ways to embrace communication, negotiation, compromise and consultation as alternative and healthier methods of conflict resolution in all their relationships.
They further pledged to treat others the way they want to be treated. Delivering a message on behalf of the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) former Member of Parliament, Elma Dienda, congratulated the men who took part in the march.
Preliminary findings from a soon to be released report by the LAC indicate that two of every 100 victims of domestic violence is a pregnant woman. This statistic is based on information from a large sample of people who applied for protection orders in Namibia.
Citing the report, Dienda said: «pregnant women were kicked or assaulted by the abuser. In another case where a woman had already given birth, the baby was thrown against a wall during the attack on her.»
She went on to say: «gender-based violence is a problem in Namibia. However, details of the sad reality of such violence make the problem all the more real.» New Era asked some of the men why they joined the march.
Julius Nghishoono said men commit most gender related crimes. «If all the men could have taken this seriously, Namibia would be free from criminals,» said Nghishoono.
He added that most people commit horrendous criminal acts against their partners and children when they are under the influence of substances such as drugs and alcohol. «You find that people regret what they have done when they are sober,» Nghishoono said.
Mathew Shikemeni of the Roman Catholic Men Association in Soweto noted that gender based violence was a sad reality in Namibia. «I decided to join those brothers and sisters who say no to violence,» he said.
The aim of the event was to attract 1000 men to march in support of healthy relationships and against violence against women and children. One of the event organisers and gender activist, Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi expressed satisfaction with the turnout.
«We work with what we have. Hopefully, it’s a ripple effect and that five years from now, it will be a full house.
Fuente: All Africa
