🔴Still no law criminalizing witchcraft accusations 6 years after Akua Denteh’s fatal lynching. On 23 July 2020, 90-year-old Akua Denteh, accused of being a witch, was lynched to death in Northern Ghana. This tragic anniversary is a stark reminder of the urgent need to prevent further atrocities.
⚠️ Witchcraft accusations must be criminalized.
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Too often, women, especially older women are accused of witchcraft simply for being outspoken, independent, widowed, or owning property. These harmful stereotypes fuel discrimination, violence, and human rights abuses.
It's time to challenge the myths, reject the stigma, and stand with women whose rights and dignity deserve protection.
No one should be branded for who they are.
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Amnesty International Ghana is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hannah Osei as Country Director.
Ms. Osei brings extensive experience in human rights advocacy, programme leadership, strategic partnerships, and organizational development. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing human rights, promoting gender equality, empowering young people, and strengthening civic engagement.
Her appointment marks an important milestone for the organization as we continue to deepen our impact in promoting and protecting human rights in Ghana.
We congratulate Ms. Hannah Osei on this well-deserved appointment and look forward to her leadership as we work collectively towards a just, inclusive, and rights-respecting society.
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Parliament has passed the Community Service Bill, introducing community service as an alternative sentencing option for certain offences. This marks an important step towards promoting rehabilitation, restorative justice, and reducing prison overcrowding in Ghana.
Amnesty International Ghana welcomes this progress and looks forward to its effective implementation in a manner that upholds human rights and dignity for all.
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Our mandate remains our compass. Amnesty International Ghana continues to work towards a world where every person can enjoy their human rights. Through research, advocacy, campaigning, and human rights education, we remain committed to standing with people and communities in the pursuit of dignity, freedom, and justice.
This is what we do, it is our mandate.
This is a call for you to join us continue to fight for a safer just world. #TogetherAgainstInjustice
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Blackmail is a crime, not a negotiation.
Swipe through as Rightsy explains how the law protects you, and the steps you can take if someone threatens or coerces you.
#KnowYourRights#Rightsy#amnestyghana
Workers have rights and deserve to be treated fairly, let us stand up for workers and demand better working environments for everyone. #AmnestyInternational#Amnestyghana
"Our leaders need to show more concern about illegal mining 'Galamsey'..."
The call to #StopGalamseyNow is a call to protect the human rights of all people impacted by the devastation caused by illegal mining.
#StopGalamseyNow#amnestyghana#HumanRights
Brace yourselves!
Its that time of the year!
The countdown begins to the impactful 16 days of activism. Get ready to amplify voices, ignite conversations, and take a stand against SGBV.
From Nov 25 to Dec 10, join Us and let's create a world free from injustice.
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The UN Human Rights Council has declared access to a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” a human right.
In addition, under the African Charter, which protects people’s rights to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development and international law.
The report highlights the multiple fishing actors in Gambia, particularly in Sanyang, who contribute to the pressure on marine resources.
#ACW23#CLIMATEJUSTICENOW#amnestyghana
Amnesty International conducted extensive research in Sanyang and Banjul from June 2021 to April 2022. The investigation aimed to examine the human rights impact of overfishing in Sanyang and the role of fishmeal factories.
#ACW23#CLIMATEJUSTICENOW#amnestyghana
📢📢We're on the field!!!!!
....and our message is simple.
😡DON'T TAX MY PERIOD.
🇬🇭We call on the government of Ghana to drop that tax on sanitary pads in Ghana.
Follow us for more updates.🕦
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