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600 Methodist Women March Against Gender-Based Violence in Botswana

5/11/2025

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In a powerful display of unity, over 600 Methodist women converged in Gaborone, Botswana, from April 3-6, to confront the urgent crisis of gender-based violence. Their march for survivors underscored the dire shortage of shelters in Africa, as passionate speakers called for immediate action to protect women's safety and restore their dignity across the continent.

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In a powerful display of unity, over 600 Methodist women converged in Gaborone, Botswana, from April 3-6, to confront the urgent crisis of gender-based violence. Their march for survivors underscored the dire shortage of shelters in Africa, as passionate speakers called for immediate action to protect women's safety and restore their dignity across the continent.