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Human Rights: Where do we draw the line?

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQ+) community took to the streets in a display of advocacy during the recent Pride March on Saturday, where they voiced their demands for equal rights.

Holding up bold placards, the community and its supporters conveyed strong messages, leaving no room for ambiguity.

Some of the signs read: ‘We are not forcing anyone to love us, we just want to be given our human rights in full package and we will be content,’ ‘Stand for human rights, resist hate, discrimination, embrace equality and diversity,’ ‘I deserve the right to be human,’ and ‘End gender oppression now!’

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Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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