NGO vows to advocate for proper youth policies

A non-governmental organisation (NGO) has challenged policy makers to address developmental issues faced by youth in this country. Maikano Youth Wellness Organisation (MYWO), a newly established advocacy organisation, has raised concerns over lack of policies and strategic ways of addressing problems that at most times lead to abortions, baby dumping and juvenile delinquency.

"We have noted that there is an increase in the incidence of baby-dumping, concealment of birth, child neglect, and infanticide in Botswana. Police statistics suggests that between 2005 and 2010, at least 450 babies were dumped, neglected, concealed, or died at the hands of their parents.