Para 9) JS1 noted that in 2022, a Constitutional review process had commenced with the establishment of a Constitutional Review Commission with the mandate to undertake public consultations. It stated that despite relevant legal protections in the Constitution of Botswana, there were gaps in ensuring the enjoyment of the right to bodily autonomy through the provision of … gender-affirming healthcare,
Para 18) Referring to a relevant report of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by Botswana, JS3 stated the indicators in relation to Goals 4 and 5 did not include transgender women …
Para 49) JS1 stated that there was no public health care support of transgender persons to medically transition and that Botswana did not offer gender reassignment surgery. Whilst government facilities did have medication for hormonal therapy, it was often prescribed at the discretion of the medical staff.
Para 64) JS1 stated that although the High Court had ordered the Government to allow transgender persons to change their gender marker, transgender persons were still required to obtain a court order to effect this change in their documentation, and called for this process to be simplified.