Tag: Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations
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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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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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From Law to Reality: Why Ghana’s Persons with Disability Act Remains Unenforced
Ghana is widely regarded as one of West Africa’s most stable democracies. It has ratified major human rights treaties and enacted progressive domestic legislation. On disability rights, however, the distance between commitment and compliance remains profound. Nearly two decades ago, Ghana passed the Persons with Disability Act (Act 715) to guarantee accessibility, employment equity, and…
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Committee on Free Tertiary Education for PWDs Holds First Meeting
The Committee tasked with developing a roadmap for the implementation of free tertiary education for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) held its maiden meeting on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Accra. The eight-member committee, inaugurated by Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, is co-chaired by the Deputy Minister for Education,…