GBV Stands Out In Sport

Speakers at the Women In Sport Pitso acknowledged the existence Gender Based Violence  in sport PIC: OEMELENNA THOMAS
Speakers at the Women In Sport Pitso acknowledged the existence Gender Based Violence in sport PIC: OEMELENNA THOMAS

Gender Based Violence (GBV) continues to rear up like a sore thumb in the society as the scourge has not spared sport either. 

The gravity of the problem was revealed by Women and Sport Botswana (WASBO) chairperson, Matlho Kgosi while speaking during the Women in Sport Pitso that ended yesterday.  She said something that was not often talked about was the prevalence of GBV in sport. Kgosi said GBV existed in sport and it was something they needed to act on as an organisation.

Giving a keynote address, Botswana National Sport Commission  (BNSC) board chairperson, Marumo Morule said the 2020 Women In Sport Pitso is being held at another critical point in time where issues regarding progress and safety of women and girls were once again at the forefront in all spheres.

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