An investigation by the Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) has revealed that the headmistress of the Mt. Sinai Methodist JHS located at Kumasi in the Dompoase Circuit of Asokwa Municipality in the Ashanti Region, Madam Akyaa Kusi, has taken her students to a Deity known as Obosom in the area to swear that they should...
The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Joseph Kobla Wemakor has been offered a place among the forty-eight (48) selected delegates accepted for the second intake of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) Financial Journalism Program in Ghana. Mr. Wemakor who also doubles as the Editor-In-Chief of the Ghananewsone.com in an interview...
Astute journo, Joseph Kobla Wemakor picks 2018 Media Migration Competition Award. Joseph Kobla Wemakor a gem in the world of journalism in Ghana has been awarded at the Award Ceremony and Launch of Training Manual, Mobile Application and Data Base of migration stories in Accra. He was among the ten (10) winners who distinguished themselves...
Source: Wisdom Hammond | Newsghana24.com The Chief Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana, Joseph Kobla Wemakor has been honored with prestigious awards on migration reporting at a colourful event organized in Accra on Wednesday May 8, 2019. At the event organizers and partners also launched a Training Manual, Mobile Application and Database of Migration...
Source:Ghananewsone.com The Ghana Police Service has expressed readiness to partner and support the Human Rights Reporters Ghana(HRRG) in its sensitization campaigns aimed at bringing the gruesome activities of kidnappers in the country to a halt. In a letter dated April 26, 2019 signed by the Director of Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service Supt....
The Human Rights Reporters Ghana an NGO championing human rights issues in Ghana has applauded the Ghana Police Service for their excellent and easy to understand and implement daily safety tips to help the general public remain safe. The safety tips are good and will help all to remain safe and careful at a time...
Ghana Police Brutality is Bad but will it ever stop on it own or something more drastic needs to be done? The Ghana Police Service is an important government security service charged with maintaining internal security, law and order. Their functions are vital to the safety of all persons living within Ghana. The Police is...
Pupils of CareGuide Mtonessori School at Gbawe, in Accra, have been sensitised on kidnapping and its related issues to guide them in taking precautions to avoid being victims. Madam Betty Akumatey, the Director of the School, said kidnapping had been a global phenomenon, which had rocked the nation in recent times. “Cultural perspective no longer...
Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), an NGO committed to ending all forms of human rights abuses in the country has enlightened over 200 pupils of the Hilen Springfield School in Accra on modus operandi, techniques and pranks of kidnappers in the country. The sensitization exercise which was staged at the Hilen Springfield School campus in...
Human Rights Reporters-Ghana (HRRG) as an NGO committed to fight against all forms of violence that affects our women, girls and children in all forms including Sexual and Gender Based Violence(SGBVs) and Harmful Practices, Child rights(Child Trafficking, Modern Slavery), Women’s and Girls rights(Kayayei, gender equality, FGM, Child Marriages etc.) Rape, Domestic Violence and the like,...
Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Dr. John Dramani Mahama on his election as the President of the Republic of Ghana and to his Vice President-Elect Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, following the successful general elections held on 7th December 2024. This historic victory is a testament to the trust...
Celebrated Ghanaian journalist and human rights activist, Joseph Kobla Wemakor, has been awarded the prestigious Global Doctoral Humanitarian and Ministerial Excellence Award 2024 by the Board of Regents of the International Kingdom University in Margate, Florida, USA. This recognition highlights his outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to humanitarian service. In the award notification, the Selecting...
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM, viewers are encouraged to tune in to Metro TV’s “Morning Rush” for an enlightening discussion featuring Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, a distinguished journalist and human rights advocate. In this live interview, Dr. Wemakor will share insights about his recent accolade—the Global Doctoral Humanitarian and...
We also stand in solidarity with the affected individuals and urge all citizens to remain vigilant in defending their rights.
Accra, Ghana, September 11, 2024—The Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) recently hosted a pivotal workshop aimed at addressing human rights, inclusivity, and diversity within university settings. Held at the Erata Hotel in Accra. The event brought together deans of students, counselors, and student leaders to engage in meaningful discussions surrounding these critical issues. Profound insights...
Joseph Wemakor, Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), has been invited to speak at a plenary session during the upcoming launch of the Civic Space Outlook documentary. This important event will take place on August 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Accra City Hotel. The launch will delve into...
Joseph Wemakor appealed for a governance approach that prioritizes human rights while adequately addressing security challenges.
Joseph Kobla Wemakor, the visionary Founder and Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), has been extended a special invitation to the upcoming Pan Africa Human Rights and Social Justice Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. This exclusive invitation comes directly from Ben Saul, the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights...
Celebrated Ghanaian journalist and human rights advocate Joseph Kobla Wemakor has achieved a significant milestone in his career by being chosen to join the prestigious Fortifying the Truth Cohort by WITNESS, a leading global human rights organization. This selection highlights Wemakor’s steadfast dedication to combating harmful narratives and empowering marginalized communities through advanced digital verification...
For Immediate Release April 02, 2024 To All Media Houses HRRG condemns child marriage scandal involving 63-year-old Ghanaian priest and 12-year-old girl Accra, Ghana – April 2, 2024 – Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) is outraged by the recent incident involving Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, a 63-year-old traditional priest, marrying a 12-year-old...
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- Kidnapping, Teenange Pregancy and Tramadol Abuse Project
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- A pupil asking a question during a kidnapping sensitization workshop
