At the Coalface' of gender discrimination

Research by Gender Links has shown that advancement of women in Botswana still lags behind and hinders national development. Lack of political will to address gender issues and cultural beliefs also hinder progress not only for women but for the community at large.

In their research book 'At the Coalface', Pamela Mhlanga, Susan Tolmay and Colleen Morna say Botswana has not committed to the advancement of women since she did not sign the gender and development protocol in 2008 when other SADC countries signed to commit themselves to achieving at least 50 percent representation of women in decision-making positions in the public and private sectors by 2015.