On Human Rights Day 2023, a significant educational outreach unfolded as Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), a prominent non-governmental organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights, conducted a sensitization program at Kiddy’s Garden School of UPCO. The event, part of HRRG’s mandate to educate the youth on their rights and responsibilities, aimed...
Do fundamental human rights exist in Ghana? This article reviews the human rights status in the Republic of Ghana, giving details on the nation’s commitment to upholding these fundamental principles as well as some existing violations that persist in the country. Human rights are fundamental rights that all persons have, regardless of their citizenship, location...
In commemoration of Human Rights Day 2023, Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), a dynamic media and human rights advocacy group, emphasizes the urgent need for all and sundry to vigorously aid in promoting this year’s celebration theme: “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All,” not only in words but in concrete actions and truth. The...
The Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) Sanitation and Water Project (SWP) under the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources has initiated a noble project to improve the quality of life for a 15-year-old patient combating typhoid fever. Prompted by a report cast by the Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), the ministry has successfully constructed a...
To achieve gender equality, it is necessary for every arm of society - the individual, the home, the school, the workplace, and the state - to shoulder the responsibility.
This venture reiterates an essential, yet sometimes overlooked truth - every measure, even a small step, can contribute to the global fight against climate change
Joseph Kobla Wemakor, a seasoned Ghanaian human rights activist and journalist, has been selected among 30 African renowned human rights activists for an intensive training session on regional and international human rights systems and mechanisms taking place from October 13–15, 2023, at the Palace Hotel in Arusha, Tanzania. Dubbed: “African Human Rights Training of Trainers on the...
2023 has been christened the “Year of Victorious “3S”—Success, Shine, and Stardom” by Joseph Kobla Wemakor, one of the leading names in African journalism. Wemakor, a writer and human rights campaigner from Ghana, is no stranger to accomplishment; throughout his distinguished career, he has won numerous honors and accolades. While emphasizing personal development and impact...
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has proclaimed Joseph Kobla Wemakor as one of its recipients of the prestigious Africa Peace Advocate Awards 2023. He was recognized among over 30 exceptional Ghanaian individuals who have dedicated themselves to promoting peace in their communities and beyond. Known for his remarkable endeavours and continuous efforts in...