• The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS

    MAKING THE RIGHT TO HEALTH A REALITY

    BONELA is a network of individuals and organizations that promotes a just and inclusive environment to #Prevent_HIV_infection and Provide a greater quality of life for people affected by HIV and AIDS through scaling up a coordinated community response and promoting accountability

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  • The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS

    HEAR_ME_NOW! MY RIGHTS MATTER! ELEVATING THE VOICES OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION SURVIVORS

    The 2018 Botswana National Relationship Study revealed that thirty-seven (37%) percent of women and twenty-one (21%) percent of men reported experiencing some form of Gender Based Violence (GBV) be it emotional, physical and sexual at least once in their lifetime.
    #HearMeNow
    #MyRIghtsMatter

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  • The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS

    BOTSWANA CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW, THE INCLUSION OF

    1. Socio-economic rights in the Constitution
    2. Specific reference to the right to health in the Constitution
    3. Specific reference to vulnerable groups in the Constitution
    4. Gender equality, sexual orientation, gender identity
    5. Legal and regulatory framework for HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis

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  • Addressing the Rising Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Crisis in Botswana

    Phetogo e simolola ka nna, Be the Change End GBV

    1. Increasing awareness and education on the impact of GBV on health and human rights.

    2.Providing accessible and comprehensive health and psychosocial support services for GBV survivors.

    3.Advocating for stronger legal frameworks and policy enforcement related to GBV.

    4.Engaging community leaders and stakeholders to shift attitudes and norms that perpetuate violence.

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    • The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS

      MAKING THE RIGHT TO HEALTH A REALITY

      BONELA is a network of individuals and organizations that promotes a just and inclusive environment to #Prevent_HIV_infection and Provide a greater quality of life for people affected by HIV and AIDS through scaling up a coordinated community response and promoting accountability

      Read More
    • The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS

      HEAR_ME_NOW! MY RIGHTS MATTER! ELEVATING THE VOICES OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION SURVIVORS

      The 2018 Botswana National Relationship Study revealed that thirty-seven (37%) percent of women and twenty-one (21%) percent of men reported experiencing some form of Gender Based Violence (GBV) be it emotional, physical and sexual at least once in their lifetime.
      #HearMeNow
      #MyRIghtsMatter

      Read More
    • The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS

      BOTSWANA CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW, THE INCLUSION OF

      1. Socio-economic rights in the Constitution
      2. Specific reference to the right to health in the Constitution
      3. Specific reference to vulnerable groups in the Constitution
      4. Gender equality, sexual orientation, gender identity
      5. Legal and regulatory framework for HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis

      Read More

    • Phetogo e simolola ka nna, Be the Change End GBV

      • Increasing awareness and education on the impact of GBV on health and human rights.
      • Providing accessible and comprehensive health and psychosocial support services for GBV survivors.
      • Advocating for stronger legal frameworks and policy enforcement related to GBV.
      • Engaging community leaders and stakeholders to shift attitudes and norms that perpetuate violence.
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      Established in 2002, the Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) is a not for profit, non-governmental organisation, registered under the Societies Act as a health and human rights organization whose vision is to ‘Make the Right to Health a Reality in Botswana’. BONELA’s mission is to ensure promotion, protection and fulfilment of the right to health. BONELA works to promote health and well-being of key and vulnerable groups-Children, Women, Migrant workers, LGBTI community; Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), Female Sex Workers (FSW), Adolescents, People Living with HIV (PLWHIV), People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) and Prisoners. The aim of BONELA’s interventions is to address structural barriers which hinders access to health services by key and vulnerable groups.

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      09.10.2025-BONELA CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO ADDRESS CONDOM, TEST KITS AND STI MEDICATION SHORTAGES IN HEALTH FACILITIES

      The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) stands in solidarity with persons with disabilities as we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme “Fostering

        On World AIDS Day 2025, the Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) stands in solidarity with government, partners and communities under the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the

      The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) notes with grave concern the worsening shortage of essential medicines across several districts, including Kgatleng, Kweneng East, Tlokweng, Palapye, and Okavango.

      Today, BONELA joins the nation and the global community in commemorating World Mental Health Day 2025 under the theme “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” This year’s

      The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) notes with grave concern the ongoing reports of stock-outs of condoms, HIV test kits, and essential sexually transmitted infection (STI) medications