Ecologist Hails Botswana For Great Conservation Efforts
Monday, October 17, 2016
The Gaborone International Convention Centre was last Friday decorated with well-dressed, mesmerising conservationists and all those who are for environmental protection.
As much as the attendants were eye-catching, dinned and wined, so was the essence of the message of the lit night, calling for a continuum in preserving and sustainable use of the natural environment.
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....