Botswana: Another country strikes down its anti-gay laws
Botswana today overturned its colonial-era laws that made homosexuality a crime punishable by seven years in prison.
Botswana court hears reasons to overturn anti-gay law
Botswana’s High Court heard arguments Thursday for and against overturning the nation’s anti-gay law. It scheduled its ruling…
Botswana president speaks up for LGBTI rights
There is new hope for LGBTI persons in Botswana because the south African country’s new president is advocating…
Botswana president speaks up for LGBTI rights
There is new hope for LGBTI persons in Botswana because the new president of Botswana is advocating for…
Botswana activists deplore anti-trans attack
In Botswana, LGBTI activist group Legabibo condemned the brutal anti-trans attack on a transgender woman who was publicly beaten while onlookers…
LGBT dance artist steps forward in Botswana
In a groundbreaking solo show, Botswana-based dancer Lesh Maseng broke open the taboo on public representations of queer…
Challenge to Botswana anti-gay law is ready; court isn’t
LGBT rights advocates in Botswana are preparing to challenge the country’s law against same-sex intimacy, but the court…
In Botswana, trans folk can get their ID cards fixed
The government of Botswana has accepted a court ruling in favor of allowing its trans citizens to change…
High Court OKs gender change on Botswana IDs
The High Court in Botswana ruled on Sept. 29 that a transgender man should be allowed to hold…
'Beyond the Rainbow': Broader LGBTI issues in Botswana
Dozens of people gathered in Gaborone in mid-July for discussions of the LGBTI community and its relationship to…