Lutheran church rekindles 60�s love
Monday, September 01, 2014
“The aim of the event is to revive the essence of good old-fashioned love by celebrating the social and cultural trends of the 1960s with a climatic red carpet fashion parade and photo shoot”, a statememnt reads in part.
The programme, which will start at 2.30pm and end at 10pm, includes performances by Benny Sekgwa, Phongo Ristas as well as poets. The evening will feature dinner, a raffle draw as well as dancing and entertainment while the Reverend Ada Mereyabone will address the audience.The Botswana National Museum premises was chosen as the venue for the event due to its work as a heritage preservation institution.
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....