The Special Rapporteur carried out a visit to Botswana, by invitation of the Government, from 19 to 28 March 2009. The purpose of the visit was to shed light on the challenges that some of the many diverse indigenous peoples of Botswana face, especially in relation to their distinct cultural identities and marginalized conditions, with a view to developing practical solutions to address those challenges. The Special Rapporteur expresses his gratitude to the Government of Botswana for its assistance and support prior to and during the visit, and for its continued engagement in constructive dialogue.
Following his visit, the Special Rapporteur provided the Government with a written overview of his initial observations and requested that it provide clarification on a number of issues raised during the visit. The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Botswana for the information provided in response to the questions asked. The Special Rapporteur is committed to reviewing carefully and giving due consideration to the information provided by the Government, as well as to the concerns raised by all interested parties, in his final report.
The preliminary observations on the Special Rapporteur’s mission to Botswana are intended to provide initial information on the visit and the relevant exchange of information. A full report on the mission and the Special Rapporteur’s assessment of the human rights situation of indigenous peoples in Botswana, including conclusions and recommendations, will be finalized and submitted to the Human Rights Council at a later date.
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