All around the world the right to protest is under attack and that is why Amnesty International launched its campaign on “Protect the Protest” to engage with security forces and protestors on the right to peaceful assembly. In July this year, our Kenyan brothers and sisters took to the streets for...

” Regarding the #StopGlamaseyNow demonstration held on 21st September and 22nd September 2024, we have received news that several protestors have been detained and not able to exercise their basic human right of accessing legal representation. As a matter of urgency, we call upon the...

Decolonizing Policing #Youth Action Against the Global Non-Regulation of Police Equipment Join us on Sunday, August 11, from 3pm-5:30 pm GMT / 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM CEST for an inspiring webinar hosted by Ghanaian and German Amnesty Youth groups. 🗣️ We’ll discuss the urgent need for global...

Amnesty International Ghana welcomes the news that the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Bill 2024 was passed by the Parliament of Ghana on 29th July 2024. This is a historic milestone, and we celebrate it as it reflects and reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest First half of the year 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. Additionally, we have highlighted the work of our regional...

At Amnesty International, we campaign for a world where everyone enjoys human rights, regardless of their identities. In Ghana and globally, period poverty and stigma around Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) hinder progress toward gender equality. Myths, cultural taboos, and stigma make it...

A total of 1,153 executions took place in 2023, which does not include the thousands believed to have been carried out in China, marking an increase of more than 30% from 2022. It was the highest figure recorded by Amnesty International since 2015, when 1,634 people were known to have been...

Who wins the maiden edition of the MenstruART Competition 2024 in support for advocacy for a #PeriodFriendlyGhana! Cast your vote NOW! Click the button below to cast your vote or click the left and right arrows to scroll through the submissions by our top three finalists in the running for the...