Nyati-Ramahobo was born on 24 October 1957 in Botswana. She studied her masters degree and PhD in
applied linguistics at the
University of Pennsylvania, in
Philadelphia, United States, graduating with her doctorate in 1991. Nyati-Ramahobo worked at the
University of Botswana as head of the Department of Primary Education and as Dean of the Faculty of Education. founded in 1995, a pressure group for the linguistic and
cultural rights of the Wayeyi tribe, promoting the
Seyeyi language, and preserving
cultural heritage. Nyati-Ramahobo also raised concerns about governmental
assimilationist policies, tribal questions on police booking forms, and the alleged
negligence in the investigation process after the death of
paramount chief,
Shikati Calvin Kamanakao, who was unrecognised by the government at the time of his death. Due to Nyati-Ramahobo's campaigning efforts, the work of the Kamanakao Association and a tribal coalition, the
Government of Botswana set up the
Balopi Commission to investigate tribal discrimination and review Sections 77, 78 and 79 of the
Constitution of Botswana. In 2005, Nyati-Ramahobo was named a
Nobel Peace Prize 1000
PeaceWomen Across the Globe (PWAG). Nyati-Ramahobo died on 9 May 2025. == References ==