Emang Basadi Women's Association was established in 1986 by a group of women who were concerned with the promotion of the legal, social, cultural and economic status of women in Botswana. The founders of the Organization recognized and appreciated the hard work existing women's organizations were doing to uplift the position of women, especially in the social welfare area. There was however no women's organization at this time which systematically addressed the critical issue of women's rights, and Emang Basadi was formed to fill this gap.



Aims & Objectives

- To identify the problem issue related to women through discussion and research in particular participatory research;

- To develop action oriented strategies with a view to changing the socio-economic and legal position of women in Botswana;

- To mobilize and increase awareness among women and the public in general about the specific problems faced by women in all sectors of the Botswana society;

- To highlight the role of, and enhance concrete recognition of women's participation in national development;

- To work towards greater social equality and the removal of all cultural and legal barriers which hinder the advancement of women.

Target Groups

- Women in politics and decision making positions;

- Women wings of political parties;

- Youth;

- Voters in general.

Activities

i. Research:

- Rape.



ii. Training:

- Training of women in politics and decision-making positions in public, parastatal and private sectors on leadership skills.