SWAPO- Namibia
SWAPO (Southwest Africa People's Organization) was formed in 1960 to fight for liberation in present day Namibia. Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990.
This collection contains materials from the liberation struggle of Namibia. It includes monographs on the history of SWAPO (South West African People's Organization); four issues of the periodical Namibia Today (official organ of SWAPO); and a special LSM News entirely about SWAPO. Also included are materials pertaining to issues relating to labor in Namibia, various speeches, statements and in-depth interviews with SWAPO representatives. In addition to themes of national liberation and reconstruction, the role and activities of women are explored in a number of materials.
This collection contains materials from the liberation struggle of Namibia. It includes monographs on the history of SWAPO (South West African People's Organization); four issues of the periodical Namibia Today (official organ of SWAPO); and a special LSM News entirely about SWAPO. Also included are materials pertaining to issues relating to labor in Namibia, various speeches, statements and in-depth interviews with SWAPO representatives. In addition to themes of national liberation and reconstruction, the role and activities of women are explored in a number of materials.
Documents
Nangula Hamutenya and Aaron Mushimba of SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization) Women’s Council
Nangula Hamutenya, Department officer and Regional secretary for information and political orientation for SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization) Women’s Council, speaks about the creation of the women’s council as one of SWAPO’s wings to reflect all of Zambia. She stresses that the SWAPO women’s council is against inequality, and for the active participation of women in the struggle for liberation. She talks about the council’s goals to organize the women of Namibia and to take care of the refugee women and children. She calls on women all over the world to fight with other women for their rights. Aaron Mushimba, chief representative for SWAPO at the Lusaka, Zambia office, talks about the attacks by the South African government on liberation struggles in Namibia, Zambia, and Angola. He emphasizes that SWAPO freedom fighters receive ideological and military training in helping the Namibian struggle, and also mentions that women freedom fighters are equal in all respects, except some of the tougher military training.
Interview of a representative of SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization) of Namibia by American students
Begins with African people singing about Namibia. A representative of SWAPO (South West African People’s Organization) is interviewed by a couple of American students who are trying to help SWAPO. The SWAPO representative stresses the need for basic materials for schools in Namibia, such as books, chairs, scholarships, and uniforms.
SWAPO: South West Africa People’s Organization
El Salvadoran and South African solidarity with SWAPO (Southwest African People’s Organization), support for national independence movement, opposing US imperialism’s intervention in Namibia.
Carlos Martinez representing the movement in El Salvador and Ahmed Obafemi representing the Republic of New Africa (RNA).
recorded off bullhorn at a demonstration in New York.
Interview with Jose Uirab
Jose Uirab talking about the state of the Namibian people’s struggle for liberation from South Africa as of 1983. Discussed is the political and military struggle within Namibia, the role of U.S. Imperialism and Israel by aiding South Africa, the reaction to the liberation activity from the white population of South Africa, and other issues related to African Liberation struggles.
Determined to be Free! Namibian Women Freedom Fighters in People\'s War
Publisher: Womens Committee Against Genocide for the Dollars for Bullets CampaignFormat: MonographCollection: SWAPO- Namibia
Namibia: Formula for Independence? 1989
Publisher: Episcopal Church People for a Free Southern AfricaDate: 1/1989Volume Number: JanuaryFormat: MonographCollection: SWAPO- Namibia
Namibian Workers Organise
Contents Include: The Road to a National Liberation Movement; Keeping the torch burning; the torch burns bright again; workers unite for independence, building workers solidarity
New Year Message to the Namibian People
Publisher: SWAPO of Namibia, Permanent Observer Mission to the UNDate: 1/1/1986Volume Number: 1-JanFormat: TranscriptCollection: SWAPO- Namibia
