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CALL FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS DISCOURSE ON BOTSWANA PUBLIC HEALTH BILL

On 22 February 2013, the Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS; the AIDS and Rights Alliance of Southern Africa; the Southern Africa Litigation Centre and the HIV and AIDS Programme of…

Staff Writer27 February 2013

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Heaalth bill victimises the HIV positive – Ndadi

Mmegi Director of BONELA, Uyapo Ndadi continues to express his frustration about the new Health Bill saying it is counter-productive and violates human rights. He said: “The Ministry of Health…

Staff Writer22 January 2013

Botswana Civic Rights

BOTSWANA: HEALTH BILL CONTROVERSY…

Parliament is divided on whether to pass the Health Bill or not. Some Members of Parliament have expressed concern that the Bill needs further consultation while the executive feels that…

Staff Writer14 December 2012

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Southern African Civil Society calls for a revision of the Botswana public health bill

11 December 2012–In the week of International Human Rights Day, marked on 10 December, the Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA), the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern…

Staff Writer12 December 2012

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Are Southern African courts turning the tide on women’s rights?

City Press By Priti Patel Check out below SALC’s Deputy Director ‘s piece in the City Press this weekend on the current rash of women’s rights cases in southern Africa. Let us know what…

Staff Writer5 November 2012

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Women’s movement must champion justice delivery

All Africa 12 October 2012 By Priti Patel In August 2012, the Constitutional Court in Lesotho reserved judgment on a succession to chieftainship case that is being challenged by a…

Staff Writer15 October 2012

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Botswana women granted right to inherit

IOL Gabarone, Botswana – In a landmark ruling Botswana’s High Court on Friday affirmed women’s inheritance rights for the first time, up-ending a male-dominated system that had prevailed in the…

Staff Writer13 October 2012

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Botswana women allowed to inherit

BBC The ruling brings customary law in line with the constitution which guarantees equality for women. The Botswana High Court has overturned a customary law which prevented women from inheriting…

Staff Writer12 October 2012

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Former president of Botswana leads to “end the epidemic of bad laws”

Barbare Lee; Michel Sidibé; Jan Eliason; Helen Clark; Festus Mogae The 9th of July 2012 has proved to be a momentous day for advocates for the repeal of criminal laws against…

Staff Writer21 July 2012

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Botswana customary inheritance case: Update from yesterday’s court proceedings

Yesterday, the High Court in Botswana heard final arguments in a case challenging the Ngwaketse customary law rule which permits only for male inheritance of the family home. Previously, the Court had…

Staff Writer20 July 2012

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