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Celebrating International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (IWD), which was held on 8 March 2020, represents an important day in the fight for women’s rights, equality and non-discrimination in Southern Africa and around the world. IWD is the perfect time to take stock of the state of women’s rights: to celebrate the victories that…

Staff WriterMar 17, 2020

Articles and Opinions Blog Botswana Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

Botswana Court Decision amounts to a Step in the Right Direction in ensuring the Protection of women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

The recent decision of the Botswana Court of Appeal in the case of GMJ v Attorney General clarifying the limits of the law regarding the prescription of medical negligence claims, is an important decision, not only in general, but as far as women’s rights are concerned. Women who approach health…

Tambudzai GoneseOct 31, 2018

Judgments Lesotho Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

Lesotho: Challenge to unfair dismissal of pregnant women in Defence Force

SALC provided support to Advocate Monaheng Rasokoai and FIDA-Lesotho in the case of Mokhele and Others v Commander, Lesotho Defence Force and Others. The applicants were 3 female soldiers who were discharged from the Lesotho Defence Forces on the grounds of pregnancy. The applicants were accused of disobeying a Standing…

Staff WriterApr 10, 2018

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Botswana Court Decision amounts to a Step in the Right Direction in ensuring the Protection of women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

Lesotho: Challenge to unfair dismissal of pregnant women in Defence Force

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