Basarwa remain marginalised – Report

Basarwa PIC: YOUR BOTSWANA
Basarwa PIC: YOUR BOTSWANA

Although the law prohibits discrimination against Basarwa, they remain marginalised economically and politically and generally do not have access to their traditional land, according to the 2022 Botswana Country Report on Human Rights Practices.

The report is a US Department of State initiative. “The law prohibits discrimination against the Basarwa in employment, housing, health services, or because of cultural practices.

The Basarwa, however, remained marginalised economically and politically and generally did not have access to their traditional land. The Basarwa continued to be geographically isolated, had limited access to education, and lacked adequate political representation. Some members were not fully aware of their civil rights,” states the report.

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