UNAIDS statement
More than six years after Botswana’s courts struck down a ban on same-sex intimacy, the government has now formally removed the discriminatory provisions from the law.
“This important step is a powerful move towards a more inclusive Botswana,” said Umunyana Rugege, Human Rights lead at UNAIDS. “Criminalising same-sex sexual relations perpetuates an environment of discrimination and fear, making access to essential HIV services for LGBTQ+ individuals difficult. To protect everyone’s health, we need to protect everyone’s human rights.”
Read the full statement here.
Source : UNAIDS
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