BDP women to push for quotas

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) women’s wing general assembly next month is expected to discuss the introduction of gender quotas at council and Parliament level in order to empower women.

The assembly will generally focus on political education as well as economic and social empowerment.

Yesterday, BDP women’s wing chairperson, Dorcas Makgato told journalists that party president, Ian Khama would perform the official opening of the assembly in Mahalapye. The event is being held under the theme ‘Our Empowerment, Our Strength’.

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BDP women to push for quotas

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) women’s wing general assembly next month is expected to discuss the introduction of gender quotas at council and Parliament level in order to empower women.

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A city divided!

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