Kevin Calvin Wessels
Kevin Calvin Wessels
Kevin Calvin Wessels (born 22 February 1996) is a Namibian social entrepreneur and human rights activist. They have worked extensively in public policy, legal affairs, and youth advocacy, focusing on LGBTQI+ rights and early childhood development issues.[1]
Early Life and Education
Wessels was born in Windhoek and holds qualifications in political science, law, telecommunications engineering, and accounting. These were obtained from institutions such as the University of Namibia, Triumphant College, and International Training College - Lingua.[2] [3]
Career
Wessels began their career in private legal practice, working with non-governmental organisations, and later joined government service, focusing on public administration.[4]
They currently serve as the Head of Public Policy and Legal Affairs at New Elementary Namibia, an organisation focused on rebuilding early childhood centres in informal settlements.[5] Additionally, they oversee legal administration for Equal Namibia and Drag Night Namibia.[6]
Human Rights Advocacy
Wessels has been involved in advocacy for LGBTQI+ rights in Southern Africa and participated in the Southern African Litigation Centre's Regional Activist Forum.[7] They were also part of efforts leading to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Namibia in 2024.[8]
Political Involvement
Wessels is a member of the Republican Party of Namibia and serves as the Head of its Youth Wing.[9] They were included in the party's top 10 parliamentary candidates for 2024. [10]
Junior Council Initiative
Wessels contributed to the City of Windhoek Junior Council Initiative, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024.[11]
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- ↑ WESSELS, KEVIN CALVIN (12 March 2019). "A people's person".
- ↑ University of Namibia. https://www.unam.edu.na/. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Triumphant College. https://triumphant.edu.na/. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Henry Shimutwikeni & Co Inc. "Private Legal Practice".
- ↑ New Elementary. "Profile". https://na.linkedin.com/company/newelementarynam. External link in
|publisher=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ Equal Namibia. "Equal Namibia".
- ↑ SALC. "Fourth Regional Activist Forum".
- ↑ CIVICUS Website. "Article on Decrimalisation".
- ↑ Republican Party of Namibia. "Official Website".
- ↑ MAMBA. "Online Article".
- ↑ City of Windhoek Junior Council. "Junior Council Website".
