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.

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.

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.