Botswana: Ministry Adopts One – Stop Service Centre for GBV Survivors

Gaborone — The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs is collaborating with a multi-sectoral team to establish One-Stop Service Centres for GBV survivors to address the gap between reporting gender-based violence (GBV) and accessing justice.

Presenting the ministry’s budget estimates for the 2026/27 financial year on Monday, Minister Lesego Chombo said the initiative marked a significant shift toward a comprehensive, survivor-centred approach, enabling victims to receive integrated medical, legal,…