Namibia

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Around 40% of the population experienced high levels of food insecurity. Access to contraception and sex education was inadequate and there was significant public support for the decriminalization of abortion in some circumstances. A court ruled to decriminalize consensual same-sex sexual conduct. Gender-based violence was widespread. Indigenous Peoples sought to negotiate the return of their land.

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Abolitionist for all crimes

Does not use the death penalty

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