Helen Manyeneng

Helen Manyeneng is a Motswana politician who is serving as a member of parliament for Mmopane-Metsimotlhabe. She is a member of Umbrella for Democratic Change Party. Quotes I call on all of us individually and collectively to support women and girls particularly those who want to pursue politics as their career, use International Women's Day as an opportunity to invest in women, celebrate their achievements and accelerate progress towards a more just and equal world. It offers an opportunity to reflect on progress made on the call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. Investing in women critical, DailyNews( 9 March 2025) We meet here not out of routine. We gather because the impact of climate change is neither abstract nor remote. It is immediate, it is devastating, and it is disproportionately borne by the most vulnerable among us, our children. Let me be abundantly clear: climate change is a children’s rights crisis. Protocols are only as powerful as the political will behind them. Let us enshrine in our laws the right of every child to grow up in a healthy, safe, and sustainable environment. Let us ensure that the voices of children – often spoken about but rarely spoken with – are central to decision-making processes on climate policy. Legislation is where intention becomes obligation. Let this be the moment where the SADC region boldly declares, ‘Our climate agenda will not ignore our children. Let this be the moment where we rise as a regional bloc, not just to adapt, but to protect, to empower, and to secure the promise of tomorrow through the actions of today. ‘Put children at heart of climate action’ , New Era(3 July 20250 We have very low socio-economic status in Botswana as women, The past government showed no political will to assist. I think as a newly elected female MP, I am going to advocate for women economic empowerment. The issue is, who is supposed to elevate them?Who is supposed to assist them? If you allow yourself to be under a man ... who is assisting you financially, he will not allow you to stand for political position. The majority of men want to control. They don’t want to be controlled or don’t want to share that control with you. Activists want more women in Botswana’s National Assembly,VOA, November 07 2024 Currently we have a high number of single mothers who are also not financially able. Therefore, with the little they have, they tend to prioritise their families’ welfare over their wishes to pursue politics. One would rather buy a bag of mealie meal than print posters. Apart from that, there is a need to groom young girls from an early age to build their interest in politics. Botswana has suffered another blow of having fewer female representatives in Parliament in the year 2024. Women representation in Parliament declines, DailyNews,November 18 2024 This tutoring programme is a partnership between the school, university volunteers, and parents. The school provides structure, volunteers provide academic support, and parents provide supervision. If all partners work together, real change will be achieved. This comprehensive initiative is supported by four tertiary school tutors and will cover core subjects which are vital for students to progress to form 4. The subjects included are Mathematics, Science, English and Setswana. Manyeneng unveils in-house tutoring school programme,DailyNews, April 22 2026 Category:Politicians from Botswana Category:Living people