The few recorded number and outline of cases of people who committed suicide in Botswana during the lockdown period alone as reported by the media and verified by Botswana Network…
Botswana has for many years been lauded as the regional leader in peace, democracy and economic stability. Since independence, the country has positioned itself as a player in international affairs…
The Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) takes this opportunity to commend the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of Children (ACERWC) for their decision…
On June 2, 1975 Église Saint-Nizier in Lyon was occupied by more than a hundred sex workers to draw attention to their exploitative working conditions. Since that day, June 2nd has…
BONELA is deeply concerned by the escalating rape and defilement cases; especially during the current lockdown, as reported by Botswana Police. BONELA is further disturbed by the delays in enabling…
Botswana has been in a State of Public Health Emergency and a period of extreme social distancing for 25 days. According to the latest reports; 22 people have tested positive…
1. The world over, prisons are classified as high risk settings. Convicted prisoners and persons remanded are therefore among the most vulnerable to viral contagion. This is primarily due to…
Last week the President of the Republic of Botswana called on the nation to trust in his leadership and guidance. These were sentiments echoed in his address requesting the Parliament…
People with disabilities (PWD) have vulnerabilities and needs that require specific attention under normal circumstances. In emergencies such the COVID – 19 (Corona Virus) pandemic, their vulnerabilities are more glaring…
In view of government’s decision to quarantine all citizens and residents coming from South Africa per the Ministry of Health and Wellness Savingram MH20/33/VII dated 24 March 2020 as addressed…
