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  • Hundreds accused of witchcraft urgently need protection and reparation

    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. “Branded for life: How witchcraft accusations lead to human rights violations of hundreds of women…

  • AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL GHANA URGES OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO RESPECT THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION LAW

    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…