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Gender organs call for vibrant Women’s League

Organisations have raised alarm over the dwindling number of women occupying top political positions 
PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Organisations have raised alarm over the dwindling number of women occupying top political positions PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A wave of concern is sweeping across gender justice organisations in Botswana.

As such, they are calling for an urgent revival and strengthening of political women’s leagues to support women vying for leadership roles and general election candidacies. Following that, the organisations have raised alarm over the dwindling number of women occupying top political positions.

Currently, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is the only organisation with a notable female presence, reportedly 30% representation, on its executive committee.

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