The Labour Act, Act No. 11 of 2007, makes explicit provision for maternity benefits. It outlaws discrimination in workplaces on the basis of pregnancy and HIV and AIDS status, and prohibits sexual harassment. The National Land Policy of 1998 has been adopted to among others provide for equal access of women to land. This policy inspired the enactment of the Communal Land Reform Act, as well as the Commercial Land Reform Act. Women who are applicants for land allocation are given preference in terms of this policy. 34. Administrative Measures The Government created the MGECW to promote women’s rights and to make sure that women are involved in all Government related activities. The Ministry has Gender Liaison Officers in all the regions of the country who disseminate information, including to rural areas, to promote legal literacy and to sensitize traditional leaders and the community at large on gender equality. In Parliament, women representation is 27%, and 12% in the Regional Councils and 42% in the Local Authority Councils. All Ministries in government have appointed gender focal persons to liaise with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare to ensure efficient gender mainstreaming. In terms of the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, employers are required to submit affirmative action plans. The affirmative action plans are intended to raise fair employment practices with regard to matters such as recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, and equitable remuneration for previously disadvantaged people. Women have been identified as a previously disadvantaged group. 35. ARTICLE 3: AND 4 THE RIGHT TO DIGNITY, LIFE, INTEGRITY AND SECURITY Article 8 of the Namibian Constitution provides that the dignity of all persons shall be inviolable. In addition, the promotion and protection of women’s dignity and rights are regulated and protected by the Combating of Domestic Violence Act, Act No. 4 of 2003; Combating of Immoral Practices Amendment - 50 -