Author: Jones Wright
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WODAO celebrates partners as EU-funded disability project concludes in Ho
Ho, Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – The Women with Disability Development and Advocacy Organization (WODAO) has honoured the European Union, Sightsavers International and key partners for their support towards the successful implementation of a two-year disability inclusion project. The recognition was done during a Learn and Share Festival held in Ho to mark the end…
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Love Feast 2026: Winners Emerge as DAP Global Foundation Rewards Excellence and Participation in Accra
Accra, April 6, 2026 — Excitement peaked at the 2026 Love Feast – Community Easter Celebration as winners of various competitions and prize draws were announced, marking one of the most impactful moments of the event held at The Outpouring Oasis. The competition segment, which formed a major highlight of the celebration, saw children divided…
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DAP Global Foundation, Outpouring Oasis to host Love Feast Community Project in Accra
Accra, April 5, 2026 — The DAP Global Foundation, in collaboration with The Outpouring Oasis, will host the 2026 edition of its flagship Love Feast – Community Easter Celebration on Easter Monday, April 6. The event, which will take place at The Outpouring Oasis in Accra, is expected to bring together families, children, and young…
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Trapped in Iraq: Ghanaian domestic worker faces $1,500 ‘freedom fee
Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) has called for urgent government and international intervention to rescue a Ghanaian domestic worker currently stranded in Iraq under what it describes as exploitative conditions. The victim, Patience Asiam, 27, travelled to Iraq in February 2025 to work as a domestic worker under a two-year contract facilitated by a recruitment…
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EU-funded disability inclusion project ends in Ho; stakeholders call for sustained action
A two-year European Union-funded project aimed at strengthening disability inclusion and amplifying the voices of women with disabilities has come to an end in Ho, with stakeholders urging continued collaboration to sustain its impact. The closing event, held at the GNAT Conference Hall, brought together government officials, civil society organizations, development partners, organizations of persons…
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Silenced Twice: Press Freedom and Disability Voices Under Threat in Africa
The newsroom was quiet that evening in Accra. A journalist had just finished editing a story exposing corruption when a chilling message appeared on his phone: “Stop what you’re doing, or face the consequences.” Across Africa, such threats are no longer rare. For many journalists, they have become an unsettling part of the profession. Reporters…
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Dr. Akwetey Tasks Journalists to Educate Public on Constitutional Reform Process
Accra, March 16, – Dr. Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), has called on journalists to take a leading role in educating Ghanaians on the country’s constitutional reform process. He stressed that the media must simplify the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) and help citizens understand the proposals…
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New Initiative Aims to Recover Stolen Public Funds and Boost Accountability in West Africa Launched
Accra, March 10, – The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), in partnership with the Centre for International Financial Accountability and Reform (CIFAR), has launched a new regional initiative aimed at recovering stolen public funds and promoting accountability across West Africa. The project, titled “Empowering Civil Society for Transparent and Inclusive Asset Recovery…
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Farmers Care Programme Awards HRRG Boss for Sustainable Agriculture Advocacy
Eminence Lead International, a NGO, has presented a Citation of Honour to the Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, in recognition of his role as Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the Farmers Care Programme. The honour was conferred on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, during a brief…
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‘Fire Safety Is a National Necessity’ — Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak at AFCAS Launch
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has declared that fire prevention is central to Ghana’s national development agenda as he officially launched the Automated Fire Compliance and Safety System (AFCAS) on Friday, February 20, 2026, at The Palms by Eagles Hotel in Accra. Describing fire safety as “a national necessity,” the Minister said effective enforcement…