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…
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…
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. We also commend the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party Dr Mahamadu Bawumia for demonstrating…
By : Derick Kofi Owusu Danso My six-month journey as a volunteer Administrative Assistant at Amnesty International Ghana was both fulfilling and transformative. Joining such a renowned organization was an opportunity I approached with enthusiasm, and it proved to be a profoundly impactful experience. From the beginning, I fully engaged in the role by managing…