Genevieve Partington
A human rights activist and feminist at heart, Genevieve is the first woman Director of Amnesty International Ghana. She is a bilingual international development expert and transformative leader. She has a wealth of experience in leadership, social justice, project management and gender. She has studied and worked in Ghana, France, and The Netherlands. She has worked in various capacities in several international NGOs.
She holds an MA in Development Studies from the International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands and an MA in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France. She is also a proud product of the University of Ghana, where she studied Political Science and French for her Bachelor of Arts degree. Genevieve enjoys engaging the youth and understands the power of social media in bringing about change in our society.
2020 to 2022: Frank Doyi
With over 20 years’ experience in advancing human rights served as the Director of Amnesty International Ghana from 2020 to 2022. Prior to this role, he served as an Acting Director thrice in 2009, 2017 and 2021 respectively.
Frank Joined Amnesty International by joining the University of Education, Winneba Group 13 in 1999. He was elected as the National Council member in 2003 and employed into the position of Growth and Activism Support Coordinator at Amnesty International Ghana in 2008, a role that led to the award of the title of ‘Fastest growing Amnesty Section’ by the International Chairs Forum in London in 2011. He also Organized and Facilitated the West African Human Rights Education project from 2004 to 2006.
2018 to 2020: Robert Akoto Amoafo
Robert spearheaded significant transformations within Amnesty International Ghana’s governance framework as the former country director from 2018 to 2020. He is a seasoned personal and organizational development coach, certified trainer, and human rights advocate with a diverse expertise spanning leadership and governance, change management, Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Access (IDEA), conflict resolution, and research. With a passion for fostering effective leadership and organizational excellence.
Robert’s professional journey includes serving as a Communications Advisor to the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection in Ghana amongst other roles. Currently, Robert serves as the Advocacy Manager for Pan Africa ILGA in Johannesburg and holds the position of Technical Lead at Busara Africa, where he continues to drive impactful change through advocacy and strategic leadership.
Francis Nyantakyi
Francis Nyantakyi is currently serving as the Board Chair of Amnesty International Ghana. Prior to this role, he served as the Board Secretary of Amnesty International Ghana sharing his expertise in policy analysis and working to ensure the smooth operation of the section at the Board Level.
He is an esteemed teacher with extensive expertise in human rights advocacy. With a profound commitment to justice and equality, Francis has dedicated his career to educating and empowering individuals on human rights issues.
His leadership is marked by a deep understanding of the complexities of human rights work, driven by his passion for creating a more just and equitable society. Francis’s experience in both education and human rights positions him as a visionary leader, inspiring positive change and fostering a culture of respect for human dignity within Amnesty International Ghana and beyond.
2014 to 2022: George Aggrey
George Aggrey joined Amnesty International Ghana in 1993 as a student at Komenda Teacher Training College actively participating in Section activities and representing the Section at international meetings as a youth member.
George was elected to the National Council in 2001 and became the Acting National Council Chairperson and later the substantive Chairperson, serving until 2006. During his chairpersonship, the Section recruited its first Director.
George later returned as the National Board Chairperson and served for eight years from 2014 to 2022, during which the Section’s branded cloth was improved and became widely recognized. George served as an Electoral Officer at the International Council Meeting (ICM) and facilitated discussions with the Presidency on various human rights concerns.
George’s significant contributions to the success of Amnesty International Ghana cannot be adequately expressed in words. He served with dedication and excellence.