GENEVA - The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, Albert K Barume, will conduct an official visit to Botswana from 1 to 12 September 2025.
The expert will examine a diverse range of issues affecting Indigenous Peoples, including the right to lands, territories and resources, administration of justice, equality and non-discrimination, participation in decision-making, violence against Indigenous women and girls, Indigenous language, education and culture, business and human rights, and climate change and environment.
Barume will visit Gaborone (South-East District), Kgalagadi District, Ghanzi District, North-West (Ngamiland) District, Central District and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
The Special Rapporteur will meet with Government officials, Indigenous Peoples' organisations, civil society, academics and UN representatives. He will also visit Indigenous communities to discuss their priorities and concerns.
Barume will hold a press conference to share his preliminary findings and recommendations at 11:00 in UN Building, Cnr Khama Crescent & President's Drive, Government Enclave, Gaborone. Access is limited to accredited journalists and registration will be required in advance.
The Special Rapporteur will present his final report on the visit to the UN Human Rights Council in September 2026.
