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  • HANNAH OSEI APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR FOR AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL GHANA

    Hannah is a dynamic human rights advocate and development practitioner with extensive experience in programme design, implementation, facilitation, and monitoring, particularly in the areas of human rights, gender equality, and youth empowerment. She has a proven track record of leading strategic initiatives, building partnerships, and driving impactful advocacy to advance social justice and inclusive development.

  • THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S HUMAN RIGHTS 2025

    Amnesty International documented widespread violations by governments and other actors, failures of accountability and systemic injustices in 2025, alongside limited areas of progress. Many of these patterns have continued into 2026, as the international rules-based order faces sustained attack.

  • Death Sentences and Executions 2025 Report

    This report covers the judicial use of the death penalty for the period January to December 2025. As in previous years, information is collected from a variety of sources, official figures; judgments; information from individuals sentenced to death; their families and representatives; media reports; and, as specified, other civil society organisations.

  • Our 2026 – 2030 Strategic Framework

    Understanding Amnesty International Ghana’s Strategy for 2026-2030 makes it a great tool to set focus and priorities for a collective movement. Here is a comprehensive roadmap designed to advance human rights in Ghana through six strategic goals:

  • What We Do

    Amnesty International Ghana, despite humble and challenging beginnings, has evolved along with a growing team of individuals dedicated to protecting human rights of everyone. Through Human Rights Education, advocacy work and campaigns, Membership engagements and youth work, we have been instrumental in addressing human rights issues in Ghana.

  • Vacancy Announcement

    Amnesty International (AI) is a global movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. Amnesty International Ghana is one of the section offices of AI worldwide and has been contributing to achieve the global goals and objectives of AI by taking part in its campaigns and local human rights initiatives.

  • Communities in Savannah Stand Up for Women’s Dignity on International Women’s Day

    In the quiet town of Salaga in Ghana’s Savannah Region, sounds from conversations filled the air as community members gathered with a shared purpose to speak openly about dignity, safety, and respect for women  On 10th March 2026, people from Salaga and nearby communities including Kafaba, Kakoshie, Lamsa, Tachipe, and Sisipe came together, bringing with them stories, concerns, and hopes for change. The gathering, organized by Amnesty International Ghana to mark International Women’s Day 2026, created a safe space for honest dialogue between community members, traditional leaders, men, and civil society actors. Under the theme”Guardians of Dignity: Men, Traditional Authorities and Security Actors against Witchcraft Accusations.”the conversation centered on a difficult issue that continues to affect many vulnerable women with a great concern and focus on northern Ghana, where witchcraft accusations is strongly linked to issues of spirituality and cultural heritage.

  • Ghana: Branded for Life

    For decades, hundreds of women in the north of Ghana have been accused of witchcraft—a label that has stripped them of their homes, families, and dignity. Branded as outcasts, many are banished to remote camps where they endure extreme poverty, inadequate shelter, and limited access to food, clean water, and healthcare. A new report by Amnesty International, Branded for Life: How Witchcraft Accusations Lead to Human Rights Violations of Hundreds of Women in North Ghana, exposes the systemic failures that leave these women trapped in cycles of abuse and neglect.