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The second edition of the Africa Peace Advocate Awards event held recently celebrated the remarkable efforts of over 30 Ghanaian individuals who have dedicated themselves to promoting peace in their communities and beyond.   The event, which took place at the Pottersville Church International, East Legon Hills, Santoe in Accra on Thursday September 21, 2023...

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Human Rights Reporters Ghana, Joseph Kobla Wemakor has been nominated for the prestigious Africa Peace Advocate Awards (APAA) slated for September 21, 2023, at the Pottersville Church Conference Hall in East Legon Hills, Santoe, Accra. The news comes as a testament to his exceptional contributions to peacebuilding,...

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA), an inter-governmental organization that promotes peace and sustainability globally, recently unveiled this year’s honorary awards nominees for its prestigious Africa Peace Advocate Awards 2023 (APAA23). This announcement upholds the IAWPA’s commitment towards peace advocacy and acknowledges outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to peace activities in Africa....

At only seven years old, Ivan Selase Hatse is courageously battling a condition under circumstances that would be daunting for many adults.  Living in Ho West District in the Volta Region of Ghana, Ivan is a Person Living with Physical Disability (PLWD) suffering from a leg deformity that needs corrective orthopaedic surgery. Ivan’s case is...

Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) is making waves in the global space following a remarkable achievement at the 5th United Nations (UN) Global Entreps Awards. The organization’s Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Kobla Wemakor, appeared on Metro TV’s ‘Morning Rush’ to discuss this landmark achievement and future aspirations on Thursday August 17. Wemakor noted that the...

Joseph Wemakor, the Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), is set to address the pressing issues of human rights in Ghana on Metro TV’s Morning Rush Show, which is scheduled to come off at exactly 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023.  His appearance on the popular dawn segment signals a crucial conversation...

The issue of teenage pregnancy in Ghana has been brought into the spotlight by Joseph Wemakor, a distinguished advocate for women’s rights and human rights journalist. In a recent interview on Jericho TV’s Women’s Empowerment Program with the host Matilda Sikapa, Wemakor rigorously highlighted the need to address the growing problem of teenage pregnancy within...

His words showcase immense respect for journalism, the cornerstone of democracy, and the desire for journalists to rise to the challenges they face with newfound courage and determination.

These discussions aim to spur public engagement and foster a deeper understanding of the environmental conservation space.

Renowned human rights advocate and journalist, Joseph Kobla Wemakor will be joining a distinguished panel to discuss the ‘State of Human Rights Defenders in Ghana’ via Twitter Space.  The multi-faceted journalist will be pairing up with two other esteemed panelists in the discussion set to enlighten the public about the varying challenges and developments faced...