Kaone Gaothuse is a non-binary gay individual who has law degree from the University of Botswana (UB) and is passionate about issues pertaining to social deconstruction through the use of lived experiences. Currently serving on part time basis as the legal advisor of African Women for Sexual Health and Gender Justice (AWOSHe) a non-governmental organization advocating for transgender rights in Botswana. They are a sexual reproductive health rights advocate and part of Qintu Collab a group of queer activists who have co-authored MEANWHILE a comic book about queer lives in southern and East Africa which is a Nommo award nominee. Mx. Kaone has a five year experience as a Health Promotion Assistant where they were responsible for curating SRHR messaging. A member of the renowned Non-governmental organization Debaters without Borders (DWB). Has won second best speaker at SARYSC debate 2019. Participated in the first installment of Debating Botswana and won the most recommended speaker award.They have worked with the Botswana Network on Ethics Law and Advocacy (BONELA) immediately after completing their studies from December 2020 until May 2021. At BONELA they were the community liaison officer who coordinated the legal clinic through tracking and documenting human rights violations in Mabutsane.

Enrollment into the HRDA is part of the Transvoke project by AWOSHe which requires a reinforced capacity building of its members therefore the programme would be pivotal in making Transvoke a success. We Are looking forward to an environment where lobbying and advocacy skills would sharpen.