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van Brink, E.; Mookodi G.; Dirasse L.
Report on the Gender-Responsive Planning Workshop for Chobe District
Gaborone, Botswana: The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Women's Affairs Unit

The workshop looked at gender responsive planning to various National Development Policies. A case study was carried out which found out that women are biased against themselves and believe that they are not as competitive as men. Therefore, it was concluded that not only do custom and culture tend to work against women's interest and aptitude in some work places but attitudes and beliefs contribute to the problem.

Keywords: Culture; Nutrition; Youth Employment; Policy
Source: The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs - Women's Affairs Unit Bag 00185, Gaborone, Botswana.

Datta, Kussum; Alexander, Elsie; Khan, Banu Aezamund
Beyond Inequalities: Women in Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana; Harare, Zimbabwe: Ditshwanelo and SARDC-WIDSAA, 1998

Beyond Inequalities is a series of publications which profile the status of women in southern Africa and initiatives being made to mainstream gender in development processes outside the region. The series is based on an assessment that inequalities are now generally acknowledged as an impediment to development and economic growth in most countries and regions of the world. The Botswana national platform for action included: women and poverty including economic empowerment, power and decision-making, education and training of women, women and health, the girl child and violence against women. Ditshwanelo: the Botswana Centre for Human Rights is an NGO which focuses on rights awareness and education. It aims to expand the general population's awareness of human rights by promoting and protecting human rights, paying special attention to the marginalised and underprivileged.

Keywords: Human Rights; Country Profile
Source: Ditshwanelo, P.Bag 00416, Gaborone, Botswana/SARDC Box 5690, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Email:ditshwanelo@info.bw or sardc@sardc.net

Ditshwanelo - the Botswana Centre for Human
Rights
Women in Development Country Profile - Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana: Ditshwanelo, 1996

The document highlights the areas of hidden underdevelopment in a country which therwise
boasts of unparalleled growth since 1970. Fifty-percent of Batswana are reported to be living below the Poverty Datum Line. It is imperative to diagnose the causes of poverty and identify the poor so that corrective measures can be taken. It is also essential to understand why the existing poverty eradication policies have failed to achieve the projected results.

Keywords: Profile; Women In Development; Poverty; Policy
Source: Ditshwanelo, P. Bag 00416, Gaborone, Botswana.
Email:ditshwanelo@info.bw

Ditshwanelo: The Botswana Centre for Human Rights
Participative Human Rights Education-Training Manual for Youth and Non-formal Sectors
Gaborone, Botswana: Ditshwanelo - The Botswana Centre for Human Rights, 1991

The author indicates that Botswana has been acclaimed as one of the few democracies in Africa. To a large extent this image has been promoted by the ability of the country to maintain a multi-party democracy with an elaborate Bill of Rights as reflected in the constitution. One of the main aims of this manual is to teach people human rights by creating situations where they are actively involved in discussing issues with each other.

Source: Ditshwanelo - The Botswana Centre For Human Rights, P. Bag 00416 Gaborone, Botswana.

Emang Basadi
The Women's Manifesto: a Summary of Botswana Women's Issues and Demands
Gaborone, Botswana: Emang Basadi Women's Association, 1994

Women make up more than half of the total population, a very important human resource that must be developed and used for the benefit of the country's advancement. In Botswana it is evident that women are playing important roles in the different areas of development such as education, health, commerce and industry, agriculture, the informal business sector, among others. However numerous cultural, social, economic, political and legal barriers negatively affect their participation. The women's manifesto sets out what women want done and what their problems are under the current legislation.

Keywords: Women in Development; Education; Health
Source: Emang Basadi Women's Association, P. Bag 00470, Gaborone, Botswana.

Government of Botswana, Women's Affairs Division
National Gender Programme Framework
Gaborone, Botswana: Government of Botswana, 1998

The framework serves as a useful reference point for a multi-sectoral and coordinated response to gender issues and concerns for Botswana. The government hopes that policy-makers, implementers and donors interested in supporting the gender programme will operate within this framework.

Keywords: Gender; Equality; Policy
Source: Government of Botswana, Women's Affairs Division, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, P.Bag 00185, Gaborone, Botswana.