Botswana: Fear of losing basic needs keeps gays in the closet

Botswana’s laws are still not specific on whether to condemn homosexuality or not but gays and lesbians in that country are forced to remain in the closet for fear of being stigmatised, disowned and marginalised. Speaking openly about sexuality remains a major challenge for many gays and lesbians in Botswana such as 19 year old Selina Sello*. Sello is a lesbian student at the university of Botswana who encountered problems regarding coming out to her family and friends.