Hopolang Phororo
@hphororo
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UN Resident Coordinator in Namibia. RTs are not endorsements | Views are my own
Windhoek, Namibia
Joined October 2015
A milestone for inclusion in Namibia... launch of the National Disability Policy & the Costed Implementation Action Plan.Persons with disabilities are not recipients of charity-they are equal citizens & active contributors to national development.#LeaveNoOneBehind #Inclusion4All.
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Honored to have joined the launch of Namibia’s revised National Disability Policy and implementation plan. A policy is as strong as its delivery… now, we must come together to invest, act & ensure persons with disabilities can learn, work & thrive.
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3/ @UNNamibia RC Ms. Hopolang Phororo stated the @UN is ready to support #SPHIRHA, drawing on expertise from @WHONAMBIA, @UNFPA_Namibia, @UnaidsNamibia & partners. "Partnership is key, together we can reinforce 🇳🇦s commitments under #NDP6, #UPR, #ICPD25, #Agenda2063 & #SDGs..."
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2/ At an event in Windhoek today, #SPHIRHA was officially launched w/national stakeholders. Ms. @eeharleman, Head of Dev. Cooperation for regional sexual & reproductive health &rights strategy in Africa, delivered remarks reaffirming Sweden’s continued support for SRHR in region.
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4/ @hphororo made a call to action: “The #UNGlobalAccelerator offers a platform for action. We invite 🇳🇦’s private sector to co-design, co-invest & co-deliver solutions that create jobs & expand social protection. Let’s make every investment count — for people & the planet.” 🌍
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3/@hphororo presented the collaboration between @UNinNamibia & the Government through the #UNGlobalAccelerator on Jobs & Social Protection for Just Transitions at the 🇳🇦 Public-Private Forum, highlighting key pillars: partnerships, coherent policies & sustainable financing. 🤝
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1/ @UNNamibia, led by @hphororo, joins the 🇳🇦 Public-Private Forum themed “Public-Private Dialogue to Drive Decent & Sustainable Job Creation: Enhancing Namibia’s Competitiveness.” The Forum unites Government, business & partners to shape🇳🇦’s job-creation agenda. #NamPPF #SDGs
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Poetry & performance told human stories: Nythen Dien delivered “Be a Man”-a plea to support the boy child. Roya Diehl’s monologue “Be a Lady” & Felicity’s poem “Dusty Feet” celebrated women’s strength & heritage. Each act captured transformation through art. #UN80 #GenderEquality
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The evening’s performances embodied the🇺🇳in motion.OYO Dance Troupe delivered a stirring interpretation of Pablo Casals’ Hymn to the United Nations and “a picassiana dance”,weaving stories of freedom & inclusion. Their movements mirrored🇳🇦’s resilience -from struggle to renewal.
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🇳🇦 joins the world in celebrating 80 years of the United Nations at NIPAM. Officiated by Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations & Trade, @hphororo, UNRC and UNCT – uniting partners for stronger multilateralism & a better future. #UN80 #UNNamibia #SDGs
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Welcome to 🇳🇦 and to @UNNamibia! Looking forward to working with you @ASerumaga as you bring your valuable insights and experience. Together let’s deliver on the promises articulated in the Cooperation Framework!
‼️@UNDPNamibia is delighted to announce the appointment of @ASerumaga as our new Resident Representative. She will lead strategic direction, partnerships & innovation to advance the #SDGs in Namibia. Welcome to the #UNDPNamibia family! 💙 🔗 https://t.co/U4quHHle6k
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5/ At the #UNSCR1325 Silver Commemoration, former Heads of State - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Catherine Samba-Panza, Sahle-Work Zewde & Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka - shared a powerful message: From legacy to leverage, Africa’s women are shaping peace & shattering the glass ceiling. 💪🏾✨
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4/ From Beijing to Windhoek — from declaration to action. President Nandi-Ndaitwah, a trailblazer & pathfinder, embodies the spirit of #UNSCR1325 — inspiring generations to lead with equality, justice & peace. Africa continues to champion inclusive governance under #Agenda2063.
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3/ Amb. Liberata Mulamula, AU Special Envoy on Women, Peace & Security reminded us: “Women do not need a voice -they need to be listened to.” 25 yrs on, we reflect & recommit to justice, inclusion & accountability. True peace demands action, partnership & the courage to listen.
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2/From Windhoek to the world, we mark 25 yrs of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 - adopted under the Presidency of 🇳🇦.African women’s courage reshaped global peace & security…1325 reminds us: peace is not sustainable without women at the table
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1/ At the #UNSCR1325 Silver Commemoration, President Nandi-Ndaitwah joined UNRC @hphororo for a Fireside Chat on leading for peace, the power of political will & the path beyond.“There’s no political will without commitment & action.” “A true leader listens & builds trust.” 🔥
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4/ Preparedness powered by partnership. 🇳🇦 @WFP donated ICT equipment to the Office of the Prime Minister to strengthen Namibia’s disaster preparedness and early warning systems — enhancing coordination, data management, and early-warning capacity. #IDDRR2025 #ResilientNamibia
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3/ Beyond @UNNamibia' support to NA Namibia during droughts and flash floods, our shared ambition is resilience — shifting from emergency response to prevention. When we fund resilience, we protect lives and secure our future. #ResilientNamibia #FundResilienceNotDisasters
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2/Disasters cause 202 billion USD in losses each year -yet only 2 % of aid goes to prevention. It is time to fund foresight, not fallout. Here in 🇳🇦,the @NamibiaOPM, @CoWMunicipality & @UNNamibia are leading efforts to strengthen preparedness and community resilience.
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