Boko decries enduring GBV :: Mmegi Online

During his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Duma Boko condemned the growing surge of Gender Based Violence (GBV), labelling it a grave threat to the nation’s moral fabric and social stability.

“In 2024 alone, the Botswana Police Service (BPS) recorded 14,020 GBV cases, with 4,468 of these crimes committed against children below 18 years,” he revealed. “These are not just statistics; they represent shattered lives, broken families, and a threat to our collective future.”

He, however, said that to address GBV, the government is reviewing the National Strategy towards ensuring multifaceted approaches towards targeting the detection and curbing of the GBV scourge. According to the President, some of the GBV strategies include addressing emerging issues and trends as well as adopting a human rights approach to the provision of services.

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