24/7 Support Services
Emergency Contacts
Police Emergency: 999
GBV Hotline: 16510 (SMS 'HELP')
Crisis Counseling: Available 24/7
Did You Know?
67%
of women in Botswana have experienced GBV
61%
of reported crimes are GBV-related
5
safety shelters exist in the entire country
80%
of GBV cases go unreported in Botswana
1 in 3
women experience physical violence by age 18
24/7
GBV hotline available - SMS 'HELP' to 16510
85%
of survivors know their perpetrator personally
Free
legal aid available through BGBVC centers
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Support Services in Botswana
BGBVC Gaborone
Services: Emergency shelter, Counseling, Legal aid, Economic empowerment
Contact: SMS 'HELP' to 16510
Capacity: 16-24 women
BGBVC Francistown
Services: Counseling, Outreach, Support services
Location: Northern Botswana
BGBVC Maun
Services: Emergency shelter, Counseling, Support services
Location: Western Botswana
Know Your Rights
- Right to live free from violence
- Right to seek help and protection
- Right to confidential support services
- Right to legal representation
- Right to safe shelter and accommodation
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Report & Document
Reporting Options
Evidence Collection
Document incidents safely:
- Take photos of injuries (if safe to do so)
- Keep records of dates and times
- Save threatening messages or communications
- Get medical attention and keep records
Relationship Health Assessment
This confidential assessment helps you understand patterns in your relationship. Your answers are private and not stored.
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Does your partner often interrupt or talk over you?
Your Assessment Results
25%
Low Risk
Your relationship shows healthy patterns. Continue to maintain healthy boundaries and open communication.
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