BONELA promotes human rights and inclusion for people affected by HIV/AIDS in Botswana through education, advocacy, legal aid, and awareness campaigns. They focus on rights in the workplace, testing, health, children, women, sexuality, and disabilities. One initiative saw BONELA spearhead a national campaign partnering with unions, students, and organizations for an HIV employment law to protect against discrimination, gathering over 13,000 signatures and conducting various media activities culminating in a petition to the Ministry of Labour. Lessons learned include that advocacy requires long-term commitment, investment, focus, and strong leadership.