About Us - MGEPESW

About Us

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) is established to create and promote sustainable socio-economic development opportunities for the attainment of gender equality and well-being of children. This Ministry is further required to ensure gender equality and equitable socio-economic development of women and men and the wellbeing of children.

High Level Statements

MANDATE

To ensure gender equality, poverty eradication and socio-economic development of targeted groups.

VISION

A caring and inclusive society where all Namibians enjoy a dignified life.

MISSION

To create, promote an enabling environment and equal opportunities for sustainable socio-economic development for the wellbeing of targeted groups.

CORE FUNCTIONS

To create, promote an enabling environment and equal opportunities for sustainable socio-economic development for the wellbeing of targeted groups.

Core Values

WE ARE ACCESSIBLE

We will make provision of our service at the time it is needed, in a manner that is based upon the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity to all our customer

WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE

We are answerable to the public and other institutions we service, for our actions and conduct.

WE ARE EMPATHETIC

We understand the realities of the Namibian people and shall care with dignity.

WE ARE INCLUSIVE

Namibia is a country with diverse cultures, race, beliefs, traditions and religions. In dealing with this diversity, the Ministry will be transparent, impartial and non-judgmental.

WE ARE DRIVEN BY INTEGRITY

All information regarding clients will be kept private and confidential.

WE ARE PROFESSIONAL

We conduct our business and ourselves in accordance with the Public Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 13 of 1995) and other relevant professional bodies with high a level of integrity.

WE ARE DRIVEN BY TEAMWORK

We need each other's help to solve the challenges that we face as a nation. Therefore, we shall support and care for each other.

Pillars and Strategic Objectives

PILLAR 1: Gender Equality and Related Human Rights Advocacy

SO1: Ensure gender equality, equity and the empowerment of women, girls, boys, marginalized communities and people with disabilities.

SO2: Advocate and promote the related human rights for women, girls, boys, marginalized communities and people with disabilities.

PILLAR 2: Accelerate Socio-Economic Development and Integration of women, girls and boys, marginalized communities and persons with disabilities.

SO3: Strengthen and expand social protection.

SO4: Mobilise communities towards socio-economic empowerment.

SO5: Improve care and protection for children’s wellbeing.

PILLAR 3: Stakeholder Coordination

SO6: Ensure stakeholder communication and coordination.

PILLAR 4: Institutional Excellence

SO7: Develop Integrated Management Information Systems.

SO8: Enhance an enabling environment for high performance culture and service delivery.

SO9: Ensure effective policy and legislative frameworks.

Our Social Media Platforms

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