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Legal Assistance Centre Namibia @LACNamibia

A NGO public interest human rights law centre | Kindly DM all queries, email info@lac.org.na or our sms line: ( 26481) 6000098 or call 264 61 223355

Joined June 2014
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Curious about "missing" laws? Here are some explanations from our previous colleague and coordinator Dianne Hubbard. When Is a Law Not Really a Law? namibian.com.na/when-is-a-la…

When Is a Law Not Really a Law?

Many laws passed by parliament and published in the Government Gazette but are not brought into force right away. This is generally a useful mechanism to allow for the necessary preparations.

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Once again we are happy to present an update to Namlex, your guide to Namibian laws. lac.org.na/index.php/2025/01…
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As we approach the end of January and prepare to fully embrace 2025, let's take a moment to reflect on the inspirations that shaped our journey in 2024. Have you paused to consider the key moments that guided your path last year and helped clarify what to focus on in 2025?
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🌍 As we look ahead to 2025, we are grateful for the support we've received—but with changing donor landscapes, we now rely on YOU, the Namibian community, to help sustain our work. 💪💙 Support local justice. Support LAC.
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With the new Wage Order of 2024 taking effect this year lac.org.na/laws/2024/8409.pd… Domestic Workers -N$12 and farm workers -N$10 are effected in stages over 3 years to reach the overall level of N$18 per hour. Exclusions listed and more in the Labour Law lac.org.na/.../Labour Act%…
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LAC is back from the holiday break. With the blank page of 2025 ahead, we reflect on the heart of our work: advocating for the rights of Namibians, educating communities, and ensuring access to justice for everyone. #humanrights #LACfamily #Namibia2025 #justiceforall
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As we kick off 2025, it's the perfect time to reflect on the driving forces that inspire us and the success stories that have shaped our journey. Let’s carry these lessons forward and fuel our motivation for the year ahead. Here’s to a fresh start and endless possibilities!
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Stay safe and take care this festive season. May the spirit of Christmas fill your heart with joy, peace, and love. 🎄✨
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"There's no better time than now to express our gratitude for everything we've accomplished together. From all of us at LAC, thank you for being a part of our journey and for your unwavering support. 🙌 #ThankYou #Gratitude #LAC"
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Conservation Namibia conservationnamibia.com/arti… #ConservationNamibia based on the Environmental Management Act lac.org.na/laws/annoSTAT/Env… which stipulates the activities which may not be undertaken without an environmental clearance certificate.

Are Environmental Impact Assessments Working in Namibia?

The Environmental Impact Assessment process in Namibia is broken. This is an evidence-based call for change and improvement.

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Election extension and polling stations named in Proclamation 34 lac.org.na/laws/2024/8519.pd…
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Legal Assistance Centre and European Union empower San through paralegal training namibian.com.na/legal-assist… This project is ongoing for a 3 year period.
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Announcing updated NAMLEX including Electoral Act lac.org.na/namlex/Elections.… summaries of Dissolution of Marriages Act 10 lac.org.na/namlex/Marriage.p… and Property Practitioners Act 11 lac.org.na/namlex/LandHousin… Both of these laws have been passed by Parliament but are NOT YET IN FORCE.
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🕊️ At the LAC, we believe that communication and exchange are key to driving positive change. Last week, we had the privilege of hosting a delegation of judges from Angola, strengthening our shared commitment to safeguarding justice for all, especially the most vulnerable.
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‘Stop tolerating GBV’ namibian.com.na/stop-tolerat… 📷16 Days of Activism against GBV📷 Yolande Engelbrecht highlighted our laws: Combating of Domestic Violence, Combating of Rape, and the Child Care and Protection Act, which are excellent, but their execution seems is a challenge.
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🌟 Good day Gobabis! The journey to justice starts here! LAC and the EU have teamed up to bring vital paralegal training to San communities in the Omaheke Region. 5 days of knowledge, empowerment and community safety!  #empoweringthesan #humanrights #sancommunities @euinnam
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LAC Launches Paralegal Training for San Communities in Omaheke Region futuremedianews.com.na/2024/…
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With the support of the CCPR (Centre for Civil and Political Rights) in Geneva, our elections campaign is focused on two concerns voiced by the Human Rights Council in their third periodic review of Namibia April 2024. #Namibiavotes2024 #HumanRights
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As Namibia prepares for elections, voters are carefully assessing the performance of political leaders. One possible factor to consider is how the Human Rights Committee, an international body, has evaluated Namibia's progress on fundamental rights.
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As Namibia prepares for elections, voters are carefully assessing the performance of political leaders. One possible factor to consider is how the Human Rights Committee, has evaluated Namibia's progress on fundamental rights.  🗳️ #NamibiaVotes2024 #HumanRights #iwillvote
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