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The Botswana Court of Appeal’s Decriminalisation Judgment Explained

On 29 November 2021, the Botswana Court of Appeal issued a judgment in the case of Attorney General v Motshidiemang. The Court of Appeal held that the Penal Code’s prohibition of consensual sex between partners of the same sex is unconstitutional. This is only the second decision from an apex…

Anneke Meerkotter6 Dec 2021

Botswana News SOGIE Rights

BREAKING NEWS: BOTSWANA COURT OF APPEAL DECRIMINALISES CONSENSUAL SEX BETWEEN SAME-SEX PARTNERS

29 November 2021, Gaborone – Today, the Botswana Court of Appeal, through Judge President Ian Kirby, issued a monumental judgment to decriminalise consensual sex between same-sex partners. In a unanimous decision, Justices Kirby, Ranowane, Lesetedi, Gaongalelwe and Garekwe, found that the Penal Code provisions violated the right to privacy (section…

Thabo Buthelezi29 Nov 2021

Botswana News SOGIE Rights

JOINT STATEMENT: BOTSWANA COURT OF APPEAL SETS A DATE FOR DECRIMINALISATION JUDGEMENT FOR 29 NOVEMBER 2021

On Monday, 29 November 2021, the Botswana Court of Appeal will issue a judgment on the decriminalisation case, Motshidiemang v Attorney General, the matter in which Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO), with support assistance from the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC), was admitted as amicus curiae (friend of…

Agnes Mondlane26 Nov 2021

Botswana News SOGIE Rights

MEDIA ADVISORY: BOTSWANA COURT OF APPEAL SETS HEARING DATE FOR DECRIMINALISATION CASE FOR 12 OCTOBER 2021

On 11 June 2019, a full bench of the Botswana High Court unanimously found that the criminalisation of consensual same-sex sexual activities violates the constitutional rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons to dignity, liberty, privacy and equality. This decision was appealed by the State. The appeal is set…

Staff Writer30 Sep 2021

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Media Guide 2021

SALC and COSPE published a booklet which serves as a guide to equip the media, journalists, and LGBTQI+ human rights activists in Southern Africa, specifically Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Malawi, with media engagement tools. The booklet can be accessed here.

Staff Writer11 Jun 2021

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2019-2021 Biennial report

SALC's biennial report captures activities for March 2019 to February 2021. Read the report here.

Staff Writer18 May 2021

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Joint submission to the OHCHR for the Eswatini UPR

SALC and ESGM made a joint submission to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for the Eswatini UPR 39th Session. Read the submission here.

Staff Writer25 Mar 2021

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News Release: Out and Proud Project: LGBTI Rights in Zimbabwe

The Out and Proud Project seeks to improve the legislative frameworks and non-discriminatory environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex persons in Southern Africa. Its implementation covers the 3 countries (Malawi, Zimbabwe and Eswatini) strengthening the capacities of and opportunities for LGBTI community and Human Right Defenders in these…

Amanda Shivamba25 Jan 2021

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Joint Stakeholder Submission to the UNHRC for the LOIPR to be considered in relation to Malawi

The Malawi Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA), the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC), Reprieve and Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) submit information to the Human Rights Committee (HRC) for the drafting of the list of issues prior to reporting (LOIPR) ahead of the upcoming review…

Amanda Shivamba25 Jan 2021

Malawi News SOGIE Rights

A Call for Action: Malawi is for everyone, is Malawi really for everyone?

From : The LGBTI Led Organizations and Allies To : Office of the President and Cabinet CC : The Minister of Justice : The Hon. Attorney General …

Staff Writer18 Jan 2021

The Botswana Court of Appeal’s Decriminalisation Judgment Explained

BREAKING NEWS: BOTSWANA COURT OF APPEAL DECRIMINALISES CONSENSUAL SEX BETWEEN SAME-SEX PARTNERS

JOINT STATEMENT: BOTSWANA COURT OF APPEAL SETS A DATE FOR DECRIMINALISATION JUDGEMENT FOR 29 NOVEMBER 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY: BOTSWANA COURT OF APPEAL SETS HEARING DATE FOR DECRIMINALISATION CASE FOR 12 OCTOBER 2021

Media Guide 2021

2019-2021 Biennial report

Joint submission to the OHCHR for the Eswatini UPR

News Release: Out and Proud Project: LGBTI Rights in Zimbabwe

Joint Stakeholder Submission to the UNHRC for the LOIPR to be considered in relation to Malawi

A Call for Action: Malawi is for everyone, is Malawi really for everyone?

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