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Policewomen key to advancing justice – Marathe

Tracing the history of women in Botswana policing, Marathe said the journey began in 1971. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Tracing the history of women in Botswana policing, Marathe said the journey began in 1971. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe has underscored the critical role of women in policing, describing them as indispensable to building a responsive, inclusive, and effective law enforcement system.

Officiating at the commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, organised by the Botswana Women Police Network recently, Marathe said the occasion offered an opportunity to reflect on progress made in advancing gender equality whilst renewing commitment to justice and inclusion.

Held under the theme 'Resilient and Innovative Women in Policing: Advancing Justice for All Women and Girls', the event aligned with the global call to action “rights, justice, action for all women and girls”.

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