16 Days Campaign � An opportunity to change
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Gender activists in Botswana are calling for a radical shift in approaches to ending violence during the 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10 and beyond.
Gender violence is a symptom of a much deeper malaise in a society and it is an important sign of deep-seated gender inequalities.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...