International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Intersexism and Biphobia- How Far Has Botswana Come

When commemorating international days, the inclination is usually to explore the history of the recognition of that day. Although that is of great importance, for this day, I think it would profit us more if we explored the rich and peculiar history of the movement in Botswana.

There is a misconception amongst many that diverse or non-conforming sexuality and gender identities are not only a choice, but that they are novel Western-inspired lifestyles with no place in an African traditional society or in the chosen religion of Christianity. I think there is a difference however between acceptance of something and its existence.