The Namibian Police recorded more than 18 500 gender-based violence (GBV) cases countrywide during the 2025/26 financial year. Sakuwa-Neo said incidents of GBV, domestic violence, sexual offences, emotional abuse and other crimes against women and children remain a serious concern for the police. Sakuwa-Neo called on communities to reject the culture of silence surrounding abuse, saying every citizen has a responsibility to report suspected cases of violence. He says the conference focused on behavioural change and discussed mechanisms women can use to protect themselves from violence and abuse. He says the organisation aims to continue creating platforms where communities can discuss GBV prevention and promote safer environments for women.