Stand up against gender-based violence with The 77 Percent
21 February 2021 |
2:14 pm
"Choose what is right" and join Namibian musician EES and DW's The 77 Percent in calling for an end to gender-based violence! Send us your dance videos to make your statement and win a prize for your participation.
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