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Response to Hon. Kojo Sosu Francis-Xavier’s parliamentary statement on 13-year-old gang-defiled by over 20 men in Madina

For Immediate Release July 15, 2025

To All Media Houses

Response to Hon. Kojo Sosu Francis-Xavier’s Parliamentary Statement on Ama’s Case

Dear Hon. Xavier Sosu,

The Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) and the Justice Revived Foundation (JRF) commend your efforts to highlight the horrific gang-defilement of Ama, a 13-year-old pupil, on the floor of Parliament to garner support for her justice.

Your advocacy as a renowned human rights activist and lawyer is admired across the board, and we appreciate your intent to bring attention to this grave issue.

However, we are deeply disappointed by your failure to acknowledge the significant contributions of HRRG and JRF, which have been pivotal in investigating and amplifying this case to ensure justice for Ama and safeguard her rights as a vulnerable teenager.

We are equally concerned by certain details in your statement, which you claim were obtained from police sources and presented as facts.

These assertions appear to dismiss the findings of civil society organizations like ours without due diligence. It is surprising that, given your pedigree in human rights, you would place such heavy reliance on a police report without cross-checking its veracity with organizations that have conducted thorough investigations into this matter.

A mere police report, without independent verification, is insufficient to establish the full truth in a case of such critical human rights implications.

HRRG and JRF have worked tirelessly to uncover the details of Ama’s ordeal, as outlined in our press statement. Our investigations, grounded in Ama’s courageous testimony, revealed the extent of the atrocities committed by over 20 perpetrators, led by Clement Kwame.

We have advocated for swift justice, comprehensive support for Ama, and systemic measures to prevent such crimes. Dismissing or overlooking our findings risks perpetuating erroneous impressions and undermining the collective effort to secure justice.

We respectfully urge you to:

Acknowledge the contributions of HRRG and JRF in advocating for Ama’s justice and amplifying her voice.
Exercise caution in presenting unverified information as fact, particularly on sensitive human rights issues, and engage with civil society organizations to ensure accuracy.
Continue supporting Ama’s case by advocating for the apprehension of all perpetrators, including Clement Kwame, and ensuring robust legal and psychological support for Ama.

We remain committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders, including yourself, to ensure justice for Ama and to protect vulnerable children across Ghana.

Let us unite in this cause, recognizing the collective efforts of all involved, to create a safer and more just society.

Sincerely,

Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) & Justice Revived Foundation (JRF)

HRRG and JRF demand swift justice for 13-year-old Ama gang-defiled by over 20 men in Madina

The Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) and the Justice Revived Foundation (JRF) are deeply horrified and outraged by the heinous gang-defilement of Ama, a 13-year-old class 3 pupil of Madina No. 3 School, by over 20 men, including boys, in Madina, Accra.

This atrocious crime, which began in February 2025, has left Ama, a vulnerable teenager, three months pregnant and traumatized.

We stand in unwavering solidarity with Ama and her family as they seek justice.

According to Ama’s courageous testimony, the chief perpetrator, 45-year-old mason Clement Kwame, lured her under false pretences and forcibly subjected her to sexual assault.

Clement Kwame, who resides near Hannah School in close proximity to Ama’s home, orchestrated this horrific crime alongside a group of accomplices, including individuals identified as Nico, Kassim, Englishman, Oluu, Taller, Uncle Kwasi, Uncle Kojo, Sweet Pola, D-Black, Ensor, Paa Kwesi, Thomas, Kwabena, Agya, and Kwaku, among others.

These perpetrators, some of whom are reportedly friends and colleagues of Clement Kwame, defiled Ama on multiple occasions, often without protection and in a group setting.

The chief perpetrator further compounded Ama’s suffering by threatening her life to silence her, preventing her from reporting the abuse and unlawful acts to her family or authorities.

The case has been lodged with the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), Madina branch, and we commend the police for arresting some of the perpetrators. However, we are gravely concerned that Clement Kwame and several others remain at large. We urgently call on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and DOVVSU, Madina, to:

Expedite investigations with the utmost diligence and sensitivity, ensuring Ama and her family are treated with respect and compassion.
Intensify efforts to apprehend Clement Kwame and all remaining perpetrators involved in this despicable crime.
Ensure all offenders are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, delivering justice for Ama and sending a clear message that such atrocities will not be tolerated.
Provide Ama with comprehensive medical, psychological, and social support to address her physical and emotional trauma, including her ongoing pregnancy.

HRRG and JRF are united in our commitment to ensuring justice for Ama. We are working tirelessly to support her family, advocate for her rights, and amplify her voice. No child should endure such unimaginable violence, and no perpetrator should escape accountability. Every child’s welfare must be treated as paramount as the law requires.

We call on the Ghanaian authorities, civil society organizations, and the public to join us in condemning this inhumane and criminal act and demanding swift justice.

We further urge the government and relevant stakeholders to strengthen measures to protect vulnerable children, particularly girls, from sexual violence and exploitation.

This includes robust enforcement of existing laws, public awareness campaigns, and accessible support systems for survivors of sexual abuse.

Ama’s story is a painful reminder of the urgent need to address sexual and gender-based violence in our communities.

HRRG and JRF will not rest until justice is served for Ama and every child in Ghana lives in a safe environment free from fear and violence.

For further inquiries, contact:

Human Rights Reporters Ghana (0243676813)
Justice Revived Foundation (0542082851)

Together, we stand for justice, dignity, and the protection of human rights.

Cc: The Inspector General of Police, Ghana Police Service

Ministry of Gender, Children, Women, and Social Protection

The Office of the Attorney General

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)

The Ghana Bar Association

All Civil Society Organizations

Engage the youth in decision-making processes to engender development – Gov’t told

The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) has charged government to help identify the youth as agents of change and endeavor to engage them always in decision-making processes right from the idea generation to the implementation stage to bring about the needed development in the country.

According to him, the youth have been left behind for far too long despite their enormous inherent potentials and its about time they are focused on to cause the needed developmental change to happen.

He also called for the youth activists who are doing amazing things in their unique ways to be identified and recognized in order to help build their confidence so as to continue to contribute their quota to positively impact the society.

Mr. Wemakor made these assertions while responding to a question: “how can the young people be better empowered to know and claim their rights and be heard”?, on a program “Reporter’s Round Table” hosted by Rebecca Awuah.

The program which aired on Ghana Television on Wednesday December 12, 2019 on the theme: “The role of young people in Human Rights Activism”, brought together two other panelists to share their perspectives on issues confronting the youth in order to help chart a common front and better position them to deliver as activists.

Mad. Grace Gyamfi, a staff of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), one of the panelists believes constant education of the youth is key in helping them deliver meaningfully on their activism roles.

“It’s all about education, educating them not only in the classrooms, at church, in the house and elsewhere they can be reached so as to be empowered to speak up for the people whose rights are being violated.”

For her part, Nuong Faalong, a journalist cum gender activist, said there should be a proper mentorship and collaboration between activists who are already on the top and the upcoming ones leading to the identification and nurturing of skills so as to well position the latter to deliver as expected.

“I also think there should be a safe spaces where people can come together and interact; listen, engage, encourage and redirect the energies that you find are damaging and at the end of the day, these are ways to encouraging the youth to positively use their energies in activism to the benefit of all”.

Youth activism has reached crescendo in recent times with many youth activists at the forefront of social change across the globe.

In recent years, helped by the connective power of social media, the world has witnessed the growing force of young people fighting for and defending their rights and shaping their communities.

Currently, at the core of youth activism globally lies stalwarts such as Greta Thundberg, Nadia Murad, Autumn Peltier, Leah Namugerwa, Ridhima Pandey, Xiye Bastida and Isra Hirsi including hosts of other youth activists who are shaping the world they want despite intimidation, torture and other gross human rights abuses that stare them in face.

Source: Newsghana24.com

Joseph Wemakor elected PRO of Greater Accra Regional Youth Network

The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Joseph Kobla Wemakor has been elected to serve the office of the Greater Accra Regional Youth Network (GARYN) as a Public Relations Officer (PRO).

Mr Wemakor, a multiple award-winning Journalist who also doubles as the Deputy Head of Media and Communication of PLO Lumumba Foundation, Ghana beat his closest contender Richard Kasu to be sworn-in as the new Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the Greater Accra Regional Youth Network.

The election of the Executive Officers as part of the launch of the Greater Accra Regional Youth Network (GARYN), events held in Accra on Friday, December 20, 2019.

Mr Wemakor in an interview with the Ghana News Agency expressed his gratitude to the delegates for the honour done him.

He pledged to bring his expertise on board to propel the agenda of the Network to a higher height.

The event dubbed: “360 Face To Face Regional Assembly Meeting 2019” was the first-ever General Assembly Meeting of the Network, which also witnessed the capacity building of the youth and the launch of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) interventions, a pilot activity the youth would be rolling out as a way of contributing their quota the achievement of the SDGs.

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The election of the Executive Officers as part of the launch of the Greater Accra Regional Youth Network (GARYN), events held in Accra on Friday, December 20, 2019.

Mr Wemakor in an interview with the Ghana News Agency expressed his gratitude to the delegates for the honour done him.

He pledged to bring his expertise on board to propel the agenda of the Network to a higher height.

The elected Executives Officers of GARYN were subsequently sworn into office to steer the affairs of Network with immediate effect.

The one-day meeting on the theme; “Youth in Action: Developing Greater and beyond” was attended by over 200 representatives of several youth groups within the Greater Accra Region (delegates) including; some leaders of various National Youth Networks in the country as well as graced by some dignitaries.

Speaking at the meeting, the Greater Accra Regional Executive Secretary of Peace Council, Mr Emmanuel Anim charged the youth to channel their energies to the “who courts” and ensure that if they do not understand something, they ask questions for clarity and resort to dialogue to avert conflict and maintain peace and order at all times.

“My Chairman will always say let’s ‘jaw, jaw’ than ‘war, war’ because it is going to be tough that we are able to dispel misconceptions, miseducation and misinformation, but if we don’t dialogue, these things will fester and it will lead to conflict”.

He further stressed, “Let us engage intellectually, let us engage discourse and I believe as we do that, we can build not only a developed country but a developed youth”.

He called on the newly elected Executives to endeavour effective mobilisation of the youth and ensure they are properly engaged and managed using discourse as a tool to ensure peace prevail at all times to engender development.

The Greater Accra Regional Youth Network is a Network of Youth groups from all districts, Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region.

Its core mandate is to promote holistic youth development in the region through advocacy and embarking on service delivery projects that will directly impact the lives of young people in the Greater Accra Region.

Other newly elected executives of GARYN were; Gyimah Adjakwa (President), Florence Agyemang Mensah (Vice President), Lydia Adzag-Bil (General Secretary), Maimunatu Yussif (Women Commissioner) and Trust Klutsey (Organizer).

Source: ghananewsagency.org

Human Rights Reporters’ Joseph Wemakor participates in Youth Leadership Empowerment and Advocacy for Developing Climate Smart Leaders Training

Climate Change Advocacy Organization, Agrointroductions Ghana together with the US Embassy, Ghana and Kansas State University, Staley School of Leadership Studies (SSLS), USA have invited the Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Joseph Kobla Wemakor to participate in the Youth Leadership Empowerment and Advocacy for Developing Climate Smart Leaders in Ghana, (Youth-LEADCSL) Training Program.

The Youth – LEADCSL course is a holistic and innovative course, designed with the goal of expanding the leadership capabilities and opportunities for young leaders passionate about climate change to take actions to combat climate change as active citizens towards a more inclusive Ghanaian society.

The course aims at providing young leaders in Ghana with self-strength, adaptive and transformational leadership skills needed to address social, community, and systemic challenges.

It also seeks to enhance opportunities for young leaders to apply leadership skills and build on their critical thinking and problem-solving skills as change makers through mentorship, and implementation of youth social change initiatives.

According to the organizers, the 2-day intensive course is specifically designed for media personnel, women leaders & entrepreneurs, NGOs and young environmental professionals between the ages of 18 to 35 years.

Mr Wemakor a top achiever who also doubles as a Multiple Awards winning journo cum Deputy Head of Media and Communication at PLO Lumumba Foundation, a climate change proponent happens to be part of the shortlisted applicants to be invited to participate in the course.

Having also participated in the 2019 African Climate Risks Conference (ACRC19) including a hosts of climate change and leadership conferences both locally and internationally, the staunch human rights activist believes this opportunity marks another milestone in his life which will eventually add up to his bank of knowledge on issues of climate change.

His approval letter read, “It has been a tough exercise reviewing all applications for the Youth Leadership Empowerment and Advocacy for Developing Climate Smart Leaders in Ghana, (Youth-LEADCSL) Training. We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to participate in the training”.

The Youth-LEADCSL Training Program will be facilitated by Kaitlin Long and Tamara Bauer, both are instructors from Staley School of Leadership Studies (SSLS) at Kansas State University – SSLS in USA and other renowed environmental experts and mentors. The key funders and partners for the course are U.S. Embassy (Public Affairs), Ghana, Kansas State University – SSLS, USA and Agrointroductions Ghana.

The program is slated for November 8-9, 2019 and will be staged at the plush Rosewood Cottage
Hotel in Kumasi,Western Region.

Yearn for knowledge to continue to remain relevant – Youth leaders charged

“Yearn for knowledge, read everything as far as you are inquisitive and arm yourself with knowledge and you will continue to remain relevant as leaders,” these are kind words of advice from Peter Akai Anum, the Executive Director of the Head State Award Scheme – Ghana to youth leaders across the country.

Mr. Anum stressing on the importance of knowledge in making a leader stand out added: “The power of knowledge is very key in leadership which means that as a leader, you must always continue to gain knowledge, know everything, whether it’s your field or not”.

The Head of State Award Scheme boss was addressing some selected youth leaders representing the National Youth Leaders Network at the Youth Regional Networks Leadership Training Program organized by FOSDA with support from Oxfam in Accra on October 18.

The 2-day intensive leadership training program offered seventeen (17) selected youth leaders who are members of the biggest youth network in the country the opportunity to acquire leadership skills to enable them to positively impact the youth and continue to champion youth initiatives that will bring about change.

They participants were taken through various training modules which include ‘Leadership and its Essence, Types of Leadership, Ethics in Leadership, Decision making and Leadership, Gender and Leadership and Team and Leadership.

According to Susana Sugri Batesima, Program Officer of Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA), the capacity building workshop seeks to empower the participants with adequate skills and knowledge to help them build their various networks and better position themselves to continue to advocate for change, demand accountability from duty bearers in a bid to impact the lives of the youth.

Touching on the training program in an interview, she revealed that it will be extended to cover some other selected youth leaders within four other regions apart from the Greater Accra and the Ashanti Region which brought together the 17 selected youth leaders from Accra and Kumasi representing the first batch of the beneficiaries.

“We will be moving from here to the Volta Region where youth leaders from Oti and Volta Region will be engaged. Then we travel down to the Upper West Region, where we will train also Upper East and the Upper West Regional Youth Leaders”.

Mad. Batesima appealed to the youth to take advantage of the social media including online courses to always empower themselves with knowledge, lean new things to positively continue to influence development and transform the youth.

For his part, Lead Facilitator and Consultant of the training, Mr. Godson Charnor admonished the participants to see themselves as positive development agents who are destined to bring change to our community and the country at large with focus on good effective leadership skills.

The 2-day training program was facilitated by Godson Charnor(Lead Facilitator) Theodora Williams Anti, (Programme Manager of FOSDA) , Susana Sugri Batesima(Program Officer of FOSDA and Irene Okrah (Gender Advocate)

FOSDA has over the years worked intensively with youths across the country. With emphasis on strengthening the youth, the NGO has managed to build regional Youth Networks representing various districts and individuals Youth Networks across the country.

To become that impactful leader, you must be ready to serve – Peter Anum charges youth

The Executive Director of the Head of State Award Scheme – Ghana, Peter Akai Anum has challenged the youth who aspire to occupy various leadership positions in every facet of their lives to be committed in offering voluntary services wherever they find themselves.

According to him, constant offering of voluntary service (s) holds the key to building one’s leadership skills and knowledge bank to continue to become relevant as an impactful leader.

“Leadership is practical exhibition of skills and talents and that practicality must come within a space and that space is with people in different settings you serve”.

“To be that good, impactful leader, you must start with service. Service is a basic principle; not until you start serving, you will not learn how to lead”.

Mr. Anum was speaking to some selected youth leaders who are representatives of the National Youth Leaders Network at the Youth Regional Networks Leadership Training Program organized by FOSDA with support from Oxfam in Accra on October 18.

The selected participants numbered 17 were drawn from various youth groups within the Greater Accra and the Ashanti Region.

Youth volunteerism in Ghana today has dwindled significantly especially those in tertiary institutions, has lost the zest to volunteer and offer themselves to play roles in the development of this nation and their respective communities.

Some of the questions the youth often ask anytime they are called upon to volunteer are: “What do l get from this?”, “Isn’t this the job for others?” and “Would l get some money from this?”

The communal spirit of old which saw students going back to their villages and towns during vacations to teach, do clean-up exercises, provide labour for the building of infrastructures such as schools and clinics and availing themselves to volunteer for any other community engagements is fast becoming a scarce reality and a major cause of worry.

But interacting with the participants, the staunch advocate and global youth leader underscored the need for the youth to embrace the spirit of volunteerism to help them build knowledge, experience and to explore the numerous opportunities at stake.

He attributed lack of knowledge and inexperience among the youth today to their unwillingness to engage in voluntary services.

“Many people complete their University education nowadays and they lack experience”, how can we gather experience, quizzed?.

To become that impactful leader, you must be ready to serve – Peter Anum charges youth.

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According to him, constant offering of voluntary service (s) holds the key to building one’s leadership skills and knowledge bank to continue to become relevant as an impactful leader.

“Leadership is practical exhibition of skills and talents and that practicality must come within a space and that space is with people in different settings you serve”.

“To be that good, impactful leader, you must start with service. Service is a basic principle; not until you start serving, you will not learn how to lead”.

The selected participants numbered 17 were drawn from various youth groups within the Greater Accra and the Ashanti Region.

He attributed lack of knowledge and inexperience among the youth today to their unwillingness to engage in voluntary services.

“Many people complete their University education nowadays and they lack experience”, how can we gather experience, quizzed?.

“We can gather experience right from our days of Senior High School (SHS) and the University at our leisure time through voluntary engagements”, he answered.

He concluded by saying every leader must be ready to serve and every leader is a servant, adding ” to be that good, impactful leader, you must start with service.,….Service is a basic principle, not until you start serving, you will not learn how to lead.

Peter Akai Anum is a renowned global youth leader and advocate with a wealth of experience in youth mentorship, education and development which he has gathered through volunteerism working with both local and International organizations over the years. Before his appointment into office as the Executive Director of the Head of State Award Scheme-Ghana in 2012, he had diligently served the Commonwealth in various capacity from 2019 to 2011.

In October 2011, he was also nominated by the Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council (CYEC) to sit on the International Youth Planning Team for the Eighth Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF8) held alongside the Commonwealth Head of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth, Australia.

Peter was adjudged the Best Youth Worker for Africa by the Commonwealth in 2016. Among his long list of achievements, he was also awarded as the 2018 Most Influential Young Ghanaians under Leadership & Civil Society Category by the Aviance Media.

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Human Rights Reporters’ Joseph Wemakor wins SDGs award in GIJ 60th Anniversary Media Contest

The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana Joseph Kobla Wemakor has been recognized by the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) for his outstanding report which sheds light on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the School’s Grand Durbar to mark it’s 60th Anniversary held at its new campus site situated at Dzorwulu in Accra on Wednesday October 16.

The recognition emanates from a competition instituted by the Ghana Institute of Journalism as part of activities to celebrate its historic 60th Anniversary dubbed “GIJ 60th Anniversary Media Contest”.
It was aimed at rewarding outstanding works of Communication/Media Students and Practioners in the country who have demonstrated committment towards promoting the SDGs.

Joseph Kobla Wemakor, who also doubles as a seasoned journalist, an SDGs champion, human rights activist and a student of the institute was among the eight (8) contestants adjudged winners under the 3 categories of awards at stake by the Premier Communications University in West Africa.
The citation accompanying the award praised Mr Wemakor for his outstanding report which won him the prestigious SDGs awards under the print category.

It read “This citation is awarded by the Ghana Institute of Journalism to Joseph Kobla Wemakor in recognition of your outstanding print report in the GIJ 60th Anniversary Media Contest themed:”The Role of Media in Promoting Effective Citizen Participation for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals”. Presented on the 60th Anniversary Grand Durbar on the 16th of October 2019 and signed by Prof. Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, Rector, Ghana Institute of Journalism”.
The GIJ 60th Anniversary Media Contest Awards was under the theme:”Role of Media in promoting effective citizen participation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs).

The Media Contest was opened on Monday June 10, 2019 with a call on all Communication/Media Students and Practioners in the country to submit outstanding works in any of the 3 categories; articles audio and video documentaries on the theme:”Role of Media in promoting effective citizen participation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs).
The Premier Communication Institute has celebrated its 60th anniversary at a colour grand durbar in Accra under the theme “Celebrating our past: Inspiring our future”.

Prof. Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, the Rector of GIJ in his opening remark identified funding gap as a major challenge hindering the development of the school.

He therefore called for government’s support, adding “efforts at delivering quality training at GIJ can be achieved with the needed funding support”.
The colourful ceremony was graced by hosts of dignitaries including the Former Ghana Ambassador to Germany, Akua Sena Dansua (Alumnus), Ambassador of Lebanon to Ghana, Maher Kheir, Issac Prof. Charles Marfo, National President of UTAG, Dr Mrs. Stella Agyenim Boateng, Director of Human Resources at Volta River Authourity (VRA), Executive Director of National Population Council (NPC), Dr. Leticia Appiah and Peter Smith Vander, Head of Political Sector of the European Union.

Human Rights Reporters’ Joseph Wemakor to participate in African Youth Regional Networks Leadership Training Program

The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Joseph Kobla Wemakor has been selected by Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) and Oxfam to participate in a Leadership Training program organized to build capacity of leaders of Regional Youth Networks in Africa.

According to the organizers, Joseph has been shortlisted for the program through a very competitive selection process after the call for application was opened to the public seeking for leaders of various youth networks in the country to apply, a month ago.

“We are impressed by the ideas you shared during your application, and the passion you have to positively influence affairs in your community”.

“Our rigorous, interactive, and practice-oriented learning model will demand the very best of you and your classmates and will provide a firm foundation for your chosen career path”, his approval letter reads.

It further continues: “Together with your diverse group of peers, you will be immersed in a unique leadership training opportunity that embraces experiential learning, mentorship and collaboration. We believe that once you have successfully completed the training”.

The ‘FOSDA Leadership Training Program which seeks to imbibe quality leadership skills and knowledge in the participants to become good leaders is being co-organized by FOSDA and Oxfam.

The 2-day leadership training is being held simultaneously in Accra and Kumasi from October 16-18, 2019 which is expected to build the capacity of various youth leaders across the country.

Ethiopia: Human Rights Reporters Ghana CEO to participate in ACRC19

The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Joseph Kobla Wemakor has been invited by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the Future Climate For Africa (FCFA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to attend the African Climate Risks Conference (ACRC19) which is taking place from 7-9 October 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The human rights cum environmental activist who also doubles as a seasoned journo is part of the six Ghanaian journalists selected among the best fifteen (15) African best reporters to participate in this year’s world’s biggest climate change conference taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at UNECA.

As part of events, the selected journalists together with Mr. Wemakor, who equally holds a position as the Editor-In- Chief of the Ghananewsone.com will have the opportunity to attend a special training session for reporters at the Conference which focus on how to report on IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Land and the IPCC Special Report Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate. They will also have the chance to learn about the IPCC process and how to accurately report on climate science as well as participate in the fully in the African Climate Risks Conference 2019.

The African Climate Risks Conference is an open platform for sharing latest climate research on African climate among researchers, and with policy makers, practitioners and development partners, with the goal to ensure the improved flow of knowledge and interactions among researchers, practioners and decision makers; toward greater impact and legacy of completed and on-going African climate research and adaptation initiatives.

The aim of the conference is to ensure greater impact and legacy of completed and on-going research programmes by promoting the uptake of new data, tools and knowledge; brokering new research collaborations; coordinating targeted donor support and provide a form to identify common priorities in the African climate research for development agenda through African-led collective discussions.

It also seeks to stimulate increased contribution of African experts to, improve coverage of Africa, in the IPCC assessment reports; and bring together development partners to deliberate on how to improve programing to support African-led climate research and service priorities.

The event which is on the theme: “Dismantling barriers to urgent climate adaption action” is being co-organized by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), African Climate Policy Centre (ACPC), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), South-South North (SSN) and Future Climate for Africa (FCFA) program and partner organizations.