The former Minister of Education's innovative ideas of leadership has also included his advocacy work against gender-based violence in Botswana.

In 2018, he pledged to end gender-based violence, saying that it strips women and girls the freedom to enjoy their rights.

“As a nation, we can no longer ignore the fact that GBV has stretched its devastating tentacles across the country. GBV has undoubtedly affected our country socially and economically as women and girls contribute significantly to all spheres of life, including business, education, sport, agriculture amongst others," Masisi explained to the Botswana Daily News.

At the time, Masisi said 67% of women in the country had reported being abused emotionally or physically.

“This figure almost doubles the [35%] of women who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual violence globally. This statistic cannot be taken lightly, more so at a time when the world is united in speaking out against GBV,” he said.

The government has since adopted the National Policy onGender and Development which focuses on human rights.

He recently addressed the people of Botswana via Facebook Live regarding the issue.

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