NGOs, govt, UN smoke peace

Ditshwanelo had previously decried the exclusion
Ditshwanelo had previously decried the exclusion

Local NGOs have made peace with the United Nations and the government after previously publicly attacking them for sidelining them over the establishment of a National Human Rights Institute (NHRI) in Botswana.

The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) NGOs Group’s main contention was that the government and UN had sidelined them at a critical stage after a collaborative effort at the initial steps. The group comprises the Botswana Council of Non–Governmental organisations (BOCONGO), Ditshwanelo, Kuru Family of Organisations, LeGaBiBo, MISA Botswana and Rainbow Identity Association.

The NGOs said they were critical stakeholders and contributed to international, regional and national setting of standards.

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