Namibian Rural Women Assembly (NRWA)

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Maternity leave benefits in Namibia are under currently scrutiny after calls for urgent policy reforms to address disparities that affect women's economic empowerment. Toini Amaambo, the programme officer at the Namibian Rural Women Assembly (NRWA), has raised concerns about the differences in maternity leave policies between the public and private sectors. She said that a review of these differences is necessary to guarantee the full protection of all women's rights. "Some of these issues depend on where one is employed and the flexibility of the workplace. In the public sector, policies are generally clear, but the private sector…