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'Don't Criminalise Sex Work, Homosexuality'

Botswana's former president Festus Mogae has said African governments must not enact laws that criminalise homosexuality and sex work, as such legislation would inhibit the fight against HIV/Aids.
Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Festus Gontebanye Mogae former president of Botswana.

  • Zambia:   Don't Make HIV a Crime - Mogae

    Times of Zambia, 20 October 2010

    FORMER president of Botswana Festus Mogae has called on leaders not to pass laws that criminalise infection of HIV/AIDS as that will not help in fighting the scourge. Read more »

  • Africa:   Former Botswana President Opposes Laws on Gays

    Nation, 19 October 2010

    Botswana's former president Festus Mogae yesterday said African governments and leaders must not enact laws that criminalise homosexuality and sex work, warning that such… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Criminalising HIV Transmission

    Times of Zambia, 20 October 2010

    FORMER Botswana president Festus Mogae's suggestion that no country should pass laws that criminalise HIV transmission is likely to stir emotions among anti-AIDS campaigners, but… Read more »

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