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GBV: The big elephant in the room

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Although a lot has been said about the abuse against women and the girl-child, little seems to be changing as gender based violence (GBV) still remains one of the biggest challenges in Botswana.

Sadly, the country seems not to have proper tools and the extent to which women and the girl-child are being abused is not adequately measured.

Almost every week there are reports of women being attacked by their significant others and while men are attacked as well, women seem to be more on the receiving end.

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GBV: The big elephant in the room

Although a lot has been said about the abuse against women and the girl-child, little seems to be changing as gender based violence (GBV) still remains one of the biggest challenges in Botswana.