Equal Rights for All Movement

31/03/2026

Today Equal Rights for All Movement stands in solidarity with the Trans Movement.

24/03/2026

HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE OMBUDSMAN (NAMIBIA)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS – SPEAK UP!

The Office of the Ombudsman Namibia is an independent institution that investigates complaints about:
• Human rights violations
• Unfair treatment by government institutions
• Poor service or maladministration
• Environmental harm
✔ Your complaint is treated confidentially
✔ The service is FREE and accessible to everyone (Ombudsman Office)

WHO CAN YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT?
You can lodge complaints against:
• Government ministries and officials
• Local authorities
• Parastatals
• Private individuals or companies (for human rights issues) (Ombudsman Office)

HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT
You can submit a complaint in several easy ways:
1. Visit an Office
• Walk into any Ombudsman office
• Staff will assist you to complete a complaint form
2. Call or Email
• Call and speak to an investigator
• Send your complaint via email
3. Online Submission
• Complete the complaint form on the website
4. Other Methods
• Send an SMS
• Send a message via Facebook
Complaints are acknowledged within 48 hours and you will receive updates during the process (Ombudsman Office)

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU COMPLAIN?
• Your complaint is reviewed
• It is checked if it falls within the Ombudsman’s mandate
• If valid → an investigation begins
• You receive updates on progress
• A final outcome letter is issued
You may be asked to provide additional information within 28 days (Ombudsman Office)

WHAT INFORMATION YOU NEED
When submitting a complaint, include:
• Your name and contact details
• Details of the person/institution you are complaining about
• A clear explanation of what happened
• Supporting documents (if available)

(Ombudsman Office) CONTACT DETAILS
Main Office (Windhoek)
• Tel: +264 61 207 3111
Email
• [email protected]
Office Hours
• Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Regional Offices
• Swakopmund: +264 64 406834
• Ongwediva: +264 65 234444
• Keetmanshoop: +264 63 221028
• Otjiwarongo: +264 67 304078
• Katima Mulilo: +264 66 253841

(Ombudsman Office) IMPORTANT TIPS

✔ Report as soon as possible
✔ Provide clear and honest information
✔ Keep copies of your documents
✔ Respond to follow-up requests

YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Stand up against injustice. Demand fairness. Protect your rights.

Supported by Equal Rights for All Movement Promoting access to justice and human rights for all.

20/03/2026

As of March 2026, the case involving the murder of

Christoph "S*xy" Frederick

is still ongoing in the High Court of Namibia. On January 21, 2026, Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo postponed the matter to February 18, 2026, to allow defense attorneys time to respond to the State’s pre-trial memorandum.

In yesterday's Hearing on the 18th March the court set a date for Pre Trail as the 24the March

The accused,

Naundomba Elias Namwandi

and

Mervin Lele Beukes

, remain in custody at the Windhoek Correctional Facility.

They face several serious charges, including:

Murder

R**e (two counts)

Violating a dead human body

Defeating or obstructing the course of justice

The body of Christoph Frederick, a trans woman and member of the LGBTQ+ community, was discovered on May 2, 2024, in a riverbed in Otjomuise, Windhoek. The victim had sustained 32 stab wounds, and her body had been mutilated.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA STATEMENT: STATUS UPDATE ON THE HIGH COURT TRIAL OF STATE VS. NAMWANDI AND BEUKES

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The legal proceedings regarding the brutal murder of Christoph Frederick, widely known as "S*xy," have officially transitioned to the High Court of Namibia.

On March 18th the case was set for Pre Trail Conference on the 24th March, 2026.

The accused,

Naundomba Elias Namwandi

and

Mervin Lele Beukes

, remain in custody at the

Windhoek Correctional Facility

while facing charges including murder, r**e, and violating a co**se.

We are closely monitoring this potential hate crime case. Further updates will follow upon the confirmation of the trial schedule.

20/03/2026

As of March 2026, the case involving the murder of

Christoph "S*xy" Frederick

is still ongoing in the High Court of Namibia. On January 21, 2026, Deputy Judge President Hannelie Prinsloo postponed the matter to February 18, 2026, to allow defense attorneys time to respond to the State’s pre-trial memorandum.

In yesterday's Hearing on the 18th March the court set a date for Pre Trail as the 24the March

The accused,

Naundomba Elias Namwandi

and

Mervin Lele Beukes

, remain in custody at the Windhoek Correctional Facility.

They face several serious charges, including:

Murder

R**e (two counts)

Violating a dead human body

Defeating or obstructing the course of justice

The body of Christoph Frederick, a trans woman and member of the LGBTQ+ community, was discovered on May 2, 2024, in a riverbed in Otjomuise, Windhoek. The victim had sustained 32 stab wounds, and her body had been mutilated.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA STATEMENT: STATUS UPDATE ON THE HIGH COURT TRIAL OF STATE VS. NAMWANDI AND BEUKES

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The legal proceedings regarding the brutal murder of Christoph Frederick, widely known as "S*xy," have officially transitioned to the High Court of Namibia.

On March 18th the case was set for Pre Trail Conference on the 24th March, 2026.

The accused,

Naundomba Elias Namwandi

and

Mervin Lele Beukes

, remain in custody at the

Windhoek Correctional Facility

while facing charges including murder, r**e, and violating a co**se.

We are closely monitoring this potential hate crime case. Further updates will follow upon the confirmation of the trial schedule.

20/03/2026

10/03/2026

Activism isn’t just action it’s ownership. It’s about telling our story, shaping our narrative, and ensuring our voices lead the conversation.

In a world where others often speak for us, the strongest act is to own our narrative strategically, intersectionally, and unapologetically. This is how we protect our communities, hold systems accountable, and create lasting change locally, regionally, and globally.

Our narrative. Our voice. Our activism.

08/03/2026

03/03/2026

3 March-International S*x Workers’ Rights Day

International S*x Workers’ Rights Day is a moment of power, visibility, and strategic resistance led by s*x workers across the world.

The Red Umbrella now a globally recognized symbol represents protection, solidarity, and collective organizing. It reminds us that s*x workers are not passive recipients of charity, but active agents of change, policy shapers, and human rights defenders.

On this day, we reaffirm that:
• S*x work is work.
• Rights are not negotiable.
• Decriminalization is essential for safety, health, and dignity.

Criminalization does not end s*x work. It increases vulnerability to violence, stigma, discrimination, and systemic exclusion. A rights-based and evidence-informed approach centered on s*x worker leadership strengthens public health outcomes, improves access to justice, and builds resilient communities.
3 March is not symbolic.

It is strategic.
It calls on governments, policymakers, donors, and civil society to:
• Repeal punitive laws.
• End police violence and impunity.
• Invest in s*x worker-led organizations.
• Ensure meaningful inclusion in national development and human rights frameworks.

Today, we stand firm in advancing structural change. We stand for autonomy, dignity, and equity.

We stand for justice.
Nothing about us without us.
*xWorkersRightsDay

*xWorkIsWork
*xWork

13/02/2026

International Condom Day

Condoms save lives. They prevent HIV & STIs, reduce unplanned pregnancies, and protect our right to safe, pleasurable, and dignified s*xual health.

Access to condoms is a human rights issue they must be free, stigma-free, and available to all.

Protect yourself. Protect your partner(s).
Use a condom. Every time.

12/02/2026

The continued killing and r**e of Namibians by fellow Namibians is deeply alarming and profoundly concerning. These are not isolated incidents; they reflect a growing social crisis that demands urgent attention. Violence and s*xual crimes appear to be increasingly normalised, as though human life and bodily integrity have become disposable.

Human life is sacred both biblically and under the laws of Namibia. While we often describe ourselves as a predominantly Christian nation, our actions increasingly contradict the values we profess. These acts are ungodly, unlawful, unacceptable, and degrading to our shared humanity.

This moment calls for decisive leadership. We need leaders entrusted with public office to speak out boldly and consistently. We need laws and policies that evolve in response to emerging social realities, that prioritise prevention, protection, and justice for victims. Criminal acts of this nature must be unequivocally condemned, and the rule of law must be strengthened and enforced without fear or favour.

Namibians should not have to live in fear in their own country, constantly questioning who might be next. Human life is precious in the eyes of God and must be protected to the highest standard by the State. This requires stronger deterrents, effective implementation of existing laws, and where necessary, stiffer sentences that reflect the gravity of these crimes.

Silence will not protect us. Unity, accountability, and collective action will. It is time for us, as a diverse nation, to raise our voices, demand responsibility from our leaders, and insist on a Namibia where every person can live in dignity, safety, and peace.

16/12/2025

Ending Gender-Based Violence means ending violence against all women and gender-diverse people including s*x workers.
S*x workers experience some of the highest levels of gender-based violence, not because of the work they do, but because stigma, criminalisation, and exclusion make violence feel permitted and unpunishable.
When s*x workers are r**ed, assaulted, extorted, or killed and are Here is a strong, strategic, intersectional, and intentional advocacy message crafted for social media. It is designed to be compelling yet palatable for a broad audience, while still clearly centering s*x workers and linking GBV, stigma, criminalisation, and intersecting identities:
Ending Gender-Based Violence means ending violence against all women and gender-diverse people including s*x workers.
S*x workers experience some of the highest levels of gender-based violence, not because of the work they do, but because stigma, criminalisation, and exclusion make violence feel permitted and unpunishable.
When s*x workers are r**ed, assaulted, extorted, or killed and are denied protection, justice, or dignity that is not “risk.”
That is systemic violence.
GBV does not exist in isolation. It is intensified by poverty, racism, transphobia, homophobia, migration status, disability, and punitive laws that push s*x workers into unsafe conditions and silence their voices.
To truly combat GBV, we must:
• End stigma and victim-blaming
• Challenge laws and practices that criminalise survival
• Protect s*x workers’ bodily autonomy and labour rights
• Ensure access to justice, healthcare, and support without discrimination
• Center s*x workers especially trans, migrant, and street-based workers as leaders in solutions
No one should have to choose between safety and survival.
No one is disposable.
Human rights are not conditional.
Ending GBV requires courage the courage to listen, to unlearn, and to stand with s*x workers.
📣 Nothing about us without us.

*xWorkersRightsAreHumanRights