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Cabinet should be made of professionals – LEGABIBO

In its submissions LEGABIBO has also said that it is of the view that the Executive, specifically the Cabinet must be appointed from non-political persons.
In its submissions LEGABIBO has also said that it is of the view that the Executive, specifically the Cabinet must be appointed from non-political persons.

FRANCISTOWN: Lesbians, Gays & Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO) want the Constitution to make it compulsory for one of the specially elected members of Parliament to be a human rights defender or belong to any human rights-centred organisation.

LEGABIBO is a human rights advocacy group whose main objective is seeking legal and social rights for the LGBTQI+ community in Botswana.

The move according to LEGABIBO Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Thato Moruti, will ensure that the issues affecting key populations and general human rights advocacy are well articulated in Parliament.

Editor's Comment
BDF visitation approval a welcome development

BDF camps are military camps, and there is a need for stricter rules and regulations to safeguard their operations as well as ensure the safety of civilians. Of course, military personnel are human, and they have relatives as well as girlfriends and boyfriends, but the fact remains that the BDF is responsible for ensuring national security and stability and, as such, will be one of the first targets in the event of possible attacks. The decision...

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