Still long walk for women

It is generally agreed that Botswana is ahead of the field continentally and even internationally, with health, education and other critical policies and laws guaranteeing both the equal protection and promotion of women development from birth.

Guided by the Setswana adage, “mosadi ke thari ya sechaba” public policy has generally sought to both protect and empower the girl child, through equal access to health, education and career opportunities.