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UN Radio interview : Minister says women face "rough political arena" in Botswana

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March 21, 2016

UN Radio interview : Minister says women face "rough political arena" in Botswana

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Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that

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Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that

There’s a question that has consistently gripped Botswana’s politics: bomme ba kae? (where are the women?). It became even more urgent with the country’s 2024 general elections.

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There’s a question that has consistently gripped Botswana’s politics: bomme ba kae? (where are the women?). It became even more urgent with the country’s 2024 general elections.

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Botswana: BNF Candidate urges women to be proactive in politics

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Botswana: BNF Candidate urges women to be proactive in politics

The Botswana National Front (BNF) candidate, Abigail Mogalakwe, who is vying for the Mahalapye West parliamentary seat has urged women to fight for their rights and be a competitive force to their counterparts.

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The Botswana National Front (BNF) candidate, Abigail Mogalakwe, who is vying for the Mahalapye West parliamentary seat has urged women to fight for their rights and be a competitive force to their counterparts.

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Poverty More Prevalent in Women

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Poverty More Prevalent in Women

Poverty continues to be a major obstacle in efforts to develop women in the region. This was said by Assistant Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri.
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Poverty continues to be a major obstacle in efforts to develop women in the region. This was said by Assistant Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri.
For more information, please visit All Africa's Website

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New Report on HIV/AIDS First to Link Discriminatory Beliefs against Women with Vulnerability to AIDS

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New Report on HIV/AIDS First to Link Discriminatory Beliefs against Women with Vulnerability to AIDS

A landmark study released today by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) connects widespread discriminatory views against women in Botswana and Swaziland to sexual risk-taking and, in turn, to extremely high HIV prevalence.
For more information, please visit the All Africa's Website .

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A landmark study released today by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) connects widespread discriminatory views against women in Botswana and Swaziland to sexual risk-taking and, in turn, to extremely high HIV prevalence.
For more information, please visit the All Africa's Website .

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Botswana: What of Women in Politics?

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Botswana: What of Women in Politics?

There will be no special dispensation for women as political parties go to the primaries in preparation for the 2009 general elections putting into doubt the parties' commitment to women empowerment.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.

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There will be no special dispensation for women as political parties go to the primaries in preparation for the 2009 general elections putting into doubt the parties' commitment to women empowerment.
To read the full article, please visit the All Africa's Website.

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Botswana: Women Refute 'Sex for Favours' Stigma

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Botswana: Women Refute 'Sex for Favours' Stigma

Women politicians who gathered for a workshop organised by the Botswana Media Women's Association (BOMWA) and the Gender and Media in Southern Africa (GEMSA) complained that women were accused of earning political office by providing sexual favours.
To read the full article, please visit Mmegi News

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Women politicians who gathered for a workshop organised by the Botswana Media Women's Association (BOMWA) and the Gender and Media in Southern Africa (GEMSA) complained that women were accused of earning political office by providing sexual favours.
To read the full article, please visit Mmegi News

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