Kavango dwarfism community speaks against inequality

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2025-10-18
RUNDU, 17 October 2025 - Persons with Dwarfism in the Kavango East and West Regions pictured with leaders of the Kavango East Regional Youth Forum. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA RUNDU, 17 October 2025 - Persons with Dwarfism in the Kavango East and West Regions pictured with leaders of the Kavango East Regional Youth Forum. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA
RUNDU, 18 OCT (NAMPA) – People with dwarfism in the Kavango East and West regions have voiced concerns about discrimination that prevents them from accessing basic services and job opportunities.
During a meeting held in Rundu on Friday with leaders of the Regional Youth Forum, participants shared that their children often face ridicule at school, which negatively affects their education.
They highlighted various forms of discrimination they exp...
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