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News Expression of Interest: Review, Alignment, and Finalization of the Community Media Policy Framework28 May 2024
News Call for a consultant to undertake the drafting of the National Action Plan for Persons with Albinism in Namibia3 April 2024
News Call for expression of interest for youth-led or youth serving organizations, working on sexual and reproductive health and rights11 December 2023
News Namibia advances on strengthening climate information and early warning systems for enhanced adaptation planning and resilience24 November 2023
News Social Protection for Artists & Cultural Professionals’ in Namibia to be Addressed24 August 2023
News Strengthening the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa: UNESCO and CAMES Envisioning the Future18 July 2023
News Promoting Quality TVET by Incorporating a Global Citizenship Approach into TVET Programmes16 June 2023
News “Because Youth Matter”: UNESCO announces a new partnership with Nestlé to invest in youth potential20 March 2023