Amnesty International Ghana has taken a significant step towards strengthening media partnerships to enhance human rights advocacy in the country. In a meeting held on February 6, key editors from leading media houses engaged in discussions aimed at fostering collaboration, ensuring accurate reporting on human rights issues, and establishing a framework for sustained engagement.
In a presentation led by the Head of Programmes, Hannah Osei, the meeting center on the crucial role of the media in advancing human rights reporting, promoting press freedom, and amplifying discussions on justice, equality, and accountability. Recognizing the media as a powerful tool for advocacy, Amnesty International Ghana and participating media representatives explored ways to enhance factual, responsible, and impactful coverage of human rights matters.
A key outcome of the meeting was the commitment to strengthening Amnesty International Ghana’s work in advocating for marginalized Groups, combating human rights abuses, and influencing policy changes through enhanced media collaboration. This partnership seeks to empower journalists with the necessary knowledge and resources to report on human rights violations accurately while ensuring sustained engagement on critical issues affecting Ghanaian society.
Amnesty International Ghana has keen interest in human rights reporting and it will be great if all media house in Ghana prioritizes this
Genevieve Partington, Country Director
By strengthening collaboration between human rights organizations and the media, this initiative underscores the essential role of press freedom in holding authorities accountable and advocating for justice. Amnesty International Ghana remains committed to working closely with media stakeholders to drive positive change and uphold the fundamental rights of all individuals in the country.
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