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Botho Maruatona is a seasoned programme officer with extensive experience in advocacy for gender and LBQ rights across various organizations in Africa and West Asia. Currently serving as the Programme Officer for Africa & West Asia at Mama Cash since April 2023, Botho previously held positions including LBQ Rights Programme Officer at Iranti and Community Organising and Campaigns Officer at the Coalition of African Lesbians. Botho's prior roles also include Project Consultant at the same coalition, Gender and Youth Manager at LEGABIBO, and Gender Officer at BONELA, focusing on advancing women's recognition and dismantling patriarchy within communities. Botho holds a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, with double majors in Environmental Science and English from the University of Botswana, and completed a program at Stellenbosch Business School in 2021.