Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) is a combined group of journalists and human rights advocates formed purposely with the aim of shedding light, sounding alarm and drawing the attention of duty bearers to take the necessary actions to tackle issues in a bid to end up all forms of human rights abuses the country is confronted with which limits the freedom and fundamental human rights all and sundry especially women, girls and children who are the most hit.HRR-GH is mandated by the laws of Ghana to operate as a Non-Government Organization (NGO) having been duly registered under the Registered General Department, Ghana dated Thursday, February 14, 2019, and presented with a certificate to that effect.
MISSION STATEMENT OF HRRG
Working to end all forms of issues pertaining to violation of fundamental human rights of all, particularly women, girls and children in Ghana.
To help empower women and girls to realize their dignity and rights and assist them to uphold those rights. In carrying out its mission HRRG will focus on pressing human rights violations, both acute and chronic, especially within the following areas: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBVs) and Harmful PracticesChild rights (Child Trafficking, Modern Slavery etc.)
Fight and champion the rights of head porters (Kayayei)Gender equality and FGMChild/Early/forced Marriages for girl, rape and defilementDomestic ViolenceKidnapping of girlsVISIONThe vision of HRR-GH is to report on, perform advocacy role for and support women, girls and children in issues relating to sexual abuse, child trafficking, champion the rights of Kayayei (head porters), issues of child marriage, and rape to ensure the freedom, safety and wellbeing of the vulnerable.
CORE VALUES
HRRG adheres to the following values and principles in all its activities: Constructive criticism and reportingFairnessJusticeTransparencyEquality and equityAccountability and responsibility aspect and toleranceSelf-reliance and solidarityNon-violence
Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG)
OUR PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES ARE:
To advance the course of women, girls and children in Ghana through non-violent means to help protect their freedom and fundamental human rights.
Fight against all forms of violence that affects our women, girls and children in all forms.
Mobilize support (Human capital, funding and other resources) for the accomplishment of HRRG vision and mission.
Organize sensitization workshop for youths, Initiate and conduct public dialogues, discussions and debates on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBVs), Child Trafficking, issues affecting head porters (Kayayei), Sexual and reproductive health and rights(SHRH).Child/Early/forced Marriages for girls, Sexual Rape, defilement and Domestic Violence.
Closely follow and collaborate with the community, families and the media organizations to advocate for the safety and security of women, girls and children.
Assist abused women, girls and children with counselling services, education opportunities, training, and provisions of other social intervention services.
Establish relations with national and international organizations, governments, non-Governmental Organizations, CSOs, CBOs and prominent individuals in order to mobilize support to accomplish the mission of HRRG.
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