Namibians Support Women’s Autonomy, Sex Education, and Access to Contraception, but Are Divided On Termination of Pregnancies

Most citizens say girls who get pregnant should be allowed to continue their education.

Key findings

• Namibians strongly support women’s and girls’ autonomy in making decisions about whether and when they should marry (80%) and about the timing and number of children to have (81%). Support for women’s autonomy is particularly strong among women, young citizens, and more educated respondents.
• About three out of four Namibians support access to contraceptives regardless of people’s marital status…