Human Rights Reporters Joseph Wemakor

Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), has been appointed as a member of a newly formed five-member Technical Advocacy Working Group dedicated to advancing the passage of Ghana’s Non-Profit Organization (NPO) draft Bill. His selection is part of a broader initiative announced during the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Zonal...

Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor, a prominent human rights advocate and journalist, is set to appear on Metro TV’s “Morning Rush” on February 6 at 6 AM. This episode promises to be crucial as Dr. Wemakor tackles the urgent topic of child and forced labour, an issue that affects millions of children around the world.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Joseph Wemakor was among the eighty-eight media practitioners and mid-career professionals across Africa who graduated from the Bloomberg Media Africa Initiative (BMIA) Financial Journalism Training (FJT) on Thursday November 10 2022 at a colorful ceremony held within the plush Adlon Ballroom 1 & 2 auditorium of...

A renowned human rights activist cum seasoned journo, Mr. Joseph Wemakor has taken a swipe at the state authorities for not doing enough to protect the rights and lives of human cum social rights advocates/activists who are committed to championing causes at perils of their lives daily with the aim of bringing about the desired...

It is with utmost regret the Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) reveals that several weeks after it broke the news of the unwarranted abuse and merciless canning which caused bodily harm to nineteen (19) final year students of Annor Adjaye Senior High School at Ezilibo of the Jomoro District of the Western Western Region, no...