BOMU speaks out against Yarona FM awards
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
However, this year there are two major awards billed for November and December, in the form of the Botswana Music Union (BOMU) Awards and Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMA).
Youth broadcaster Yarona FM recently announced that they will host what is anticipated to be an annual music awards event.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....