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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...

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...

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...

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...