Against all odds, GBV survivors recount the horror

Friday, December 02, 2016

The prevalence and normalisation of Gender Based Violence comes under the spotlight as Botswana marks 16 Days of Activism. In a culture where many accept violence as regular, Mmegi Correspondent, NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE uncovers the stories of those brave enough to face up to their bullies and the ‘norms’

Sharing their pain and agony with the nation, helps some GBV survivors gain strength and hope for the future. Gender Links Botswana annually surveys some of these women and publishes their stories in the form of ‘I’ Stories.

This year, the stories are from women across 10 districts of the country, who have shared their pain, ordeals and frustrations.

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Against all odds, GBV survivors recount the horror

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

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Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

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