We Have 365 Days Of Activism Against Gbv

A number of people have now become accustomed to the annual commemoration of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence (GBV).

The commemoration, which begins on November 25 and end on December 10, has seen organisations hosting activities, where brave survivors of GBV shared their touching stories, all in an effort to increase awareness about this monster and encourage women not  to suffer in silence when they are being abused.

The campaign, which was started by the first Women’s Leadership Institute in 1991, was an organising strategy by individuals and organisations around the world to call for prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

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Be careful on the road this festive season

Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...

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