Today is a National Day of Prayer against Gender Based Violence. The programme for Windhoek is noted below. Other centers and communities will hold events. Please try to observe and use the spirit of the day for a positive outcome. This is a very important issue for Namibia. PROGRAMME National Day of Prayer on Gender Based Violence, 6 March 2014 VENUE Sam Nujoma Stadium, Katutura DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES Hon. Pendukeni Iivula-Iithana Minister: Home Affairs and Immigration Hon. Mcleod Katjirua Governor: Khomas Region 10h00 : Arrival of the General Public 10h15 : Arrival of the Invited Guests 10h30 : Arrival of the Diplomatic Community 10h45 : Arrival of the Members of Parliament 10h55 : Arrival of the Honourable Ministers 11h00 : Arrival of the Chief Justice 11h15 : Arrival of the Speaker of the National Assembly 11h15 : Arrival of the Chairman of the National Council 11h20 : Arrival of the Deputy Prime Minister 11h30 : Arrival of H.E. Dr. Sam Nuuyoma, Founding President 11h40 : Arrival of H.E. Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia 12h00 : Singing of the National and AU Anthems - Opening Prayer by Ds Clem Marais – Vice President CCN - Hymn by the Audience - Welcoming Remarks by the Director of Ceremonies 12h50 : H.E. the President lights the Candle 12h55 : H.E. the President announces Minute of Silence 13h00 : Bells Ring in All Churches throughout the country - Biblical Reflections by Rev. Maria Kapere – General Secretary - CCN - Prayers: on the following “Themes: Gender-based violence by Sheikh Abdullah Haroon Peace by Ms Sandra Tjitendero Family values by Rabbi Zvi Gorelick Leaders by Pastor Zelda van der Colf 13h50 : Keynote Address by H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia 14h00 : Closing Prayer by Rev. Jonny Kitching 14h10 : AU and National Anthems 14h20 : Closure - H.E. the President departs - H.E. the Founding President departs - Hon. Deputy Prime Minister departs - Hon. Speaker and Hon. Chairman of National Council departs - Dignitaries depart
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