August 29, 2022
Ghana: Religious Bodies Major Agents of Stigma Against PLHIV
Religious organisations have been identified as major agents of stigma and discrimination against persons living with HIV (PLHIV), as cases continue to rise in the country. Read more »
August 22, 2022
Ghana: 'Child Marriage Major Cause of Poverty Among Rural People'
The Upper West Regional Director of the Department of Gender, Ms Charity Bature has said that child marriage is a major cause of poverty among people living in rural communities. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Ghana: GJA Expresses Concern Over Ada Traditional Council Barring Radio Station
Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) says it is unacceptable and affront to press freedom for the Ada Traditional Council to bar Radio Ada from covering the Asafotufiami festival. Read more »
August 11, 2022
Ghana: President Launches Funds for Legal Aid, Law Reforms
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched two statutory funds which aim to improve access to legal services and support reforms of the country's laws. Read more »
Ghana: 'Gender Must Not Be Barrier in Career Choices'
Gender must not be a barrier to making career choices, rather women should persevere and remain resilient to make their dreams come true. Read more »
August 10, 2022
Ghana: AWMA Disburses Gh¢43,200 to PWDs ... to Venture Into Economic Activities
The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly (AWMA) in the Greater Accra Region has presented GH¢43,200 to 17 persons with disabilities (PWDs). Read more »
August 08, 2022
Ghana: At Climax of Emancipation Day - Chiefs Told to Fight Injustice, Oppression
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has called on traditional rulers to deepen their resolve to fight against any form of oppression and… Read more »
August 04, 2022
Ghana: Close Collaboration Between Govts, Human Rights Institutions Will Curb Violations - Whittal
The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Joseph Whittal, has suggested that close collaboration between governments within the West… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Africa: Transatlantic Slave Trade in Africa - President Demands Apology, Compensation From European Nations
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is demanding a formal apology and an appropriate compensation from European nations involved in the transatlantic slave trade as well as the… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Ghana: Issuance of Licence to Institutions to Plant 'Wee' Law Unconstitutional - Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in a 4-3 majority decision on Wednesday declared as unconstitutional a section of the Narcotic Control Commission Act, 2020 (1019) which permitted licence to be… Read more »
Ghana: I'll Explore Avenues to Generate Funds for NHRIs in W/A - Whittal
The President for the Network of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in West Africa, Mr Joseph Whittal, says he is instituting measures to explore other avenues to generate… Read more »
July 28, 2022
Ghana: Avoid Stigmatising Prisoners, Ex-Convicts - President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appealed to the public to avoid stigmatising prisoners and ex-convicts. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Ghana: 30 Police Undergo Training in Human Rights, C'nity Engagement
Thirty police personnel are undergoing a four-day training on enhancing police professionalism on human rights and community engagement to ensure public safety and improved… Read more »
Ghana: 'Let's Take Action to Address Causes of Human Rights Violations'
A Women's Rights Advocacy and Campaign Manager of ActionAid Ghana, Margaret Brew-Ward, has entreated Civil Society Organisations to take actions to address the root causes of human… Read more »
July 26, 2022
Ghana: 'Let's Get Rid of Gender-Based Violence'
Inerela Ghana, a faith-based NGO, has described Gender Based Violence (GBV) as a canker which society must, as a matter of urgency, get rid of to protect the vulnerable. Read more »
Ghana: Is Our Culture of Mediocrity Robbing Our Youth of Motivation?
Roads are the best instrument for awakening memories. Read more »
July 21, 2022
Ghana: Stakeholders Advocate Disability-Friendly Facilities At Public Places
Disability advocates are calling for the provision of disability-friendly facilities at all public buildings for Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) to enable them have easy… Read more »
Ghana: John Jinapor Expresses Worry Over Alleged Brute Force in Fighting Galamsey
The Minority in Parliament has accused the government of using brute force in the fight against illegal mining and in the process infringing on the human right of the miners. Read more »
July 05, 2022
Ghana: Stakeholders Collaborate to Fight SGBV in UeER
Stakeholders at a review meeting held in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region on the implementation of the Minimum Essential Service Package (MESP) have underscored the need for… Read more »
July 04, 2022
Ghana: Address Discrimination in Implementation of Govt Policies, Intervention - GNAPS to Govt
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has called on the government to as a matter of urgency take steps to correct the discrimination that takes place during… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Ghana: 2nd Arise Ghana Demo Ends Peacefully ... Protestors Present Petition to Parliament, Finance Ministry
Arise Ghana protestors embarked on the second day of the 'Krom Ay3shi' demonstration to express their grievances about the harsh economic situation, in the country in Accra… Read more »
Ghana: Guide Demonstrations With Decorum!
On Tuesday, pressure group Arise Ghana started a three-day demonstration over what the organisers describe as the hardship in the country. Read more »
June 28, 2022
Ghana: Court Paves Way for Arise Ghana Demo
The Accra High Court (Criminal Division) yesterday gave the green light to organisers of Arise Ghana to go ahead with its intended demonstration today. Read more »
June 27, 2022
Ghana: CHRAJ Advises Torture Victims to Seek Redress
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has urged all persons, who have ever suffered any form of torture, to report to the Commission or appropriate… Read more »
Ghana: Police Urged to Respect Human Rights
The Director General of Research, Planning and Transformation Directorate (RPTD) of the Ghana Police Service, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Dr Ernest Owusu, has urged police… Read more »