Speech

52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Namibia

Statement by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders, at Namibia's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Eleanor Sanders
Published
5 May 2026
Location:
Geneva
Delivered on:
(Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
Eleanor Sanders

Thank you, Mr President,

The United Kingdom welcomes Namibia’s constitutional commitment to human rights, and encourages continued progress in delivering equal rights and equal access to services for all.

We recommend that Namibia:

  1. Expands support for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, improves access to justice and data transparency, and increases sexual and reproductive health services for adolescent girls in rural areas.

  2. Establishes referral procedures for trafficking across the country, trains frontline responders, and openly publishes data on identified victims, referrals, investigations, prosecutions and support provided.

  3. Promotes LGBT+ equality with anti-discrimination laws, accessible reporting and public data.

Thank you.

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Published 5 May 2026