CSOS CALL FOR PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER 6 MONTH STATE OF EMERGENCY

We, the undersigned CSOs are concerned about the vulnerability of citizens and the protection of their human rights, under the current State of Emergency. After it was declared for 21 days, on 31 March by His Excellency President  Masisi, the State of Emergency was extended to 6 months, by a resolution of Parliament on 9 April 20202. We were assured by President Masisi on 8 April 2020, that ‘’The State… Read More »CSOS CALL FOR PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER 6 MONTH STATE OF EMERGENCY

CSOS CALL FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The undersigned CSOs wish to express deep disappointment with the manner in which several of our elected leaders conducted themselves during the Special Parliamentary Meeting on 8 and 9 April 2020. It was largely used to score political party points instead of uniting in a non-partisan manner, to fight the coronavirus, while ensuring the protection of the human rights of all. This includes respecting COVID-19 protocols. We expected our elected… Read More »CSOS CALL FOR POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Response With Other CSO On COVID-19

Following the recent outbreak and consequent spread of the COVID-19 Virus in Southern Africa, it has become clear that there is a need for Botswana to be at its best to both prevent the transmission of the virus into the country and responsive to the outbreak should it reach our shores. The country’s preparedness is therefore dependent on active participation by all stakeholders in the country to ensure fighting off… Read More »Our Response With Other CSO On COVID-19

CSOs CONCERNED ABOUT POTENTIAL RISE IN GBV DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

The undersigned civil society organisations are deeply concerned about the increased risks which the declaration of the state of emergency and its 28 day lockdown (from midnight on 2 April 2020) present to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and child abuse. Public health outbreaks have a distinct gendered impact on women and girls. The outbreaks place women, girls and other vulnerable groups at an increased risk of GBV because of… Read More »CSOs CONCERNED ABOUT POTENTIAL RISE IN GBV DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

Dukwi Refugee Youth Eager To Know Their HIV Status.

On the 5th February 2020, Dukwi Refugee Camp youth council led voluntary testing specifically targeting male youth. “Who said males are scared to test. Today I am going to be the first to test” said one of the male youth leading the queue for testing followed by 5 other males. This was interesting as we saw more males testing as compared to another testing, where females were usually more than… Read More »Dukwi Refugee Youth Eager To Know Their HIV Status.

Welcome Picnic For The Newly Arrived Youth

It was on the 1st of February 2020, when the youth of Dukwi refugee camp lead by the youth council held a picnic at Mosetse river. A total of 60 (27 females and 33 males) attended the picnic. The purpose was to welcome youth from different nationalities. At the picnic, some educational discussions were held. For example, knowing your HIV status. The most interesting part was the friendly debate between… Read More »Welcome Picnic For The Newly Arrived Youth

Thank you all!!!

by Ntema Lizazi The years I’ve spent in Botswana have possibly been the happiest of my life. I believe that the time has come to embark on a new chapter in my life. So I would like to thank everyone, in particular, my friends in the DUKWI REFUGEE CAMP for the good memories…Botswana will always be a part of me and I will always miss the love and be grateful… Read More »Thank you all!!!