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Dikgosi drilled on GBV issues

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 20 Views |

As gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a menace in society, Ntlo Ya Dikgosi conducted a workshop to equip tribal leaders with the necessary knowledge to address related issues.

The workshop, which started on Monday, runs until June 26, 2025 and it is the first business in the Third Meeting of the Fifth Ntlo Ya Dikgosi.

The workshop titled 'Ntlo ya Dikgosi Capacity Building on Gender Development as well as Sexual and Reproductive Health' is held under the theme 'Ntlo Ya Dikgosi against Gender Based Violence. Moremogolo go betlwa wa taola, wa motho o a ipetla'.

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Dikgosi drilled on GBV issues

As gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a menace in society, Ntlo Ya Dikgosi conducted a workshop to equip tribal leaders with the necessary knowledge to address related issues.