Domestic violence means any controlling or abusive behaviour that harms the health or safety of another person whom they have a domestic relationship with i.e. married, cohabiting, family members, shared residence, dating or having an intimate or sexual relationship.
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The Children’s Act (“the Act”) is the embodiment of children’s bill of rights in Botswana. The Act lays the foundation for the protection of children’s rights. Its purpose is to promote the well-being of children, protect children from harm and provide for the care of children where their parents have not provided such care.
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The Foundation has built working relationships with different organizations in a bid to further expand its capacity to deliver on its mandate. We interview one of the board secretaries and attorney, Michael Moseki, on the Foundation’s relationship with the University of Botswana Legal Clinic (UB Legal Clinic).
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Communication is important in any human relationship. It is a process of passing information (sending) and understanding (receiving) the same from one person to another. It is a process of exchanging views and sharing our inner feelings. This is done through the use of codes with the eyes, body movement, or sound made with the voice. Read More
There are many misconceptions about who is most likely to become a victim of Gender Based Violence (GBV). In some instances, most people tend to assume GBV is more prevalent in low-income communities. However, any person can become a victim [of GBV] regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, socio-economic, or educational status. Read More
Mental health disorders impact the way an individual thinks and feels about themselves and other people. This ends up causing problems when it comes to everyday functionality. These problems encompass self image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behaviour, and a pattern of unstable relationships that are usually short-lived and toxic. Read More
Some women may be too scared and not know how to boldly say “No!” when a man approaches them for sexual favours. This simple word is, however, not the only way a woman can show disapproval of a man’s advances. It is widely believed that when a woman agrees to enter certain spaces with their male counterparts (going for a drive, going... Read More