The 2025 edition of Amnesty International’s annual report, The State of the World’s Human Rights, assesses national, regional and global developments across a wide range of human rights themes. It identifies world trends related to violations in armed conflicts, repression of dissent, discrimination, economic and climate injustice, and the misuse of technology to infringe on human rights. It also highlights how powerful states have deliberately undermined the international rules-based system, hindering the resolution of problems that affect the lives of millions. The report documents human rights concerns during 2024 in 150 countries, connecting global and regional issues and looking to the future.

This report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period January to December 2024. Amnesty International’s monitoring shows an increase by 32% in recorded executions compared to 2023. This does not include the thousands of people believed to have been executed in China, as well as in North Korea and Viet Nam, also believed to have resorted to executions extensively. For the second consecutive year, executing countries reached the lowest number on record.

The Ghanaian authorities have failed to protect and fulfil the human rights of hundreds of victims of witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks that forced them to flee their communities fearing for their lives, said Amnesty International in a new report.

On 24th February 2025, Amnesty International Ghana met with the Newly appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice  of Ghana Honourable Dominic Ayine to discuss a number of Human Rights issues we are concerned about and to called for swift actions in ensuring the protection and promotion of Human Rights in Ghana.

Amnesty International Ghana in collaboration with the Affirmative Action Law Coalition and Oxfam in Ghana provided a strategic platform for stakeholders to deliberate on implementation strategies and foster partnerships to ensure the implementation of the Affirmative Action Act which was passed in Parliament on 30th July 2024.

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest second half of the year (July to December ) 2024 Human Rights Newsletter! This edition is packed with vital updates on Amnesty International’s work in Ghana and in the various priority areas we work in.

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.

Amnesty International Ghana, a leading human rights organization committed to promoting gender equality and social justice, expresses deep disappointment and concern over the new government’s disregard for the recently enacted Affirmative Action Law. This law mandates a minimum of 30% representation for women in government appointments, a critical step toward addressing systemic gender inequality in leadership and decision-making.

Ghana’s new President John Mahama and his government must seize the opportunity of his mandate to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights including gender equality and women’s rights, the right to freedom of peaceful assembly, and the right to a healthy environment for everyone in the country, Amnesty International said today, as he is sworn into office.

Amnesty International Ghana congratulates the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, on his resounding victory in the Presidential elections held on December 7, 2024. This achievement reflects the trust and confidence Ghanaians have placed in his leadership.