The Ghana CSOs Platform on SDGs and its network members including the CDD-Ghana, the Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), and the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) among others have demanded that sanitary products be reclassed as “essential social goods” and that import taxes be immediately removed on them in order to make them more...
SmartRiz Africa, a non-governmental organization has partnered the Future African Leaders Foundation, INSPIRE HER and the Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) to hold the biggest community durbar at Jawani, a village located at the Mamprusi East District in the North East Region of Ghana aimed at sensitizing the masses on menstrual health hygiene practices including...
Ghana is a country in West Africa whose cultural and traditional beliefs are influential in shaping societal norms, including menstrual hygiene. Unfortunately, the lack of understanding and access to proper menstrual hygiene products continues to affect many Ghanaian girls and women, causing them to feel shame and discomfort during their periods. In addition to this,...
The Centre for Science and Health Communication (CSHC) on Wednesday May 17, 2023 organized 1-day capacity building training for twenty-five (25) selected science and health reporters in Ghana. The event was held at the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens Conference Hall at the University of Ghana campus at Legon in Accra....
The Centre for Science & Health Communication (CSHC) has taken a significant step towards battling infectious diseases in Ghana by building the capacity of Ghanaian journalists on infectious disease reporting. The centre, which provides a platform for the dissemination of scientific and health information, has recognized the role that journalists can play in educating the...
Climate change is a global phenomenon that is becoming increasingly severe with each passing day. Anthropogenic activities, such as emission of harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, deforestation, and industrialization, have contributed to this problem. Climate change is a tragedy that has far-reaching impacts on the planet, from rising sea levels to extreme weather patterns....
The death penalty is a controversial and highly emotive issue in many countries around the world, including Ghana. While there are arguments on both sides of the debate, there is growing consensus that the use of the death penalty is no longer necessary or effective in modern society. As such, there is an urgent need...
Press freedom in Ghana has been a consistent issue of concern for many years, with journalists having to face varying degrees of harassment and attacks for carrying out their duties. In the past few years, there has been an increase in cases of these attacks, prompting journalists to demand more protection from the government and...
In recent years, the issue of affirmative action has become a hot topic of discussion in Ghana. The term refers to policies designed to overcome the effects of discrimination and promote the interests of historically marginalized groups through proactive measures. Affirmative action policies take many forms, including quotas, outreach programs, and targeted hiring preferences. The...
According to the World Health Organization, there are over one billion people living with disabilities worldwide, and persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) face several challenges in accessing basic services, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Ghana, PLWDs face a myriad of challenges ranging from accessing basic amenities such as buildings, transport, health care, education,...