Opinion

Have you ever pondered why women continue to be underrepresented in leadership roles, politics, and even the economic sphere, despite the fact that women dominate the globe?  Gender equality is still a vital problem in today’s culture, having been a subject of debate and concern for many years. There is therefore a need to take…

Living without a toilet facility at home can be a harrowing experience for anyone, but for a 15-year-old girl typhoid fever patient who resides at Gbegbeyise, it is a daily nightmare. The lack of basic sanitation facilities has made life unbearable for the teenager, who struggles to cope with the disease and the lack of…

The cocoa industry is one of the most important sectors in Ghana, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. Ghana is the second-largest cocoa producer globally, with around 800,000 cocoa farmers. However, despite its importance, the industry faces a critical issue that threatens the livelihoods of cocoa farmers – the heinous exploitation of Ghanaian cocoa farmers…

Climate change is a global phenomenon that is becoming increasingly severe with each passing day. Anthropogenic activities, such as emission of harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, deforestation, and industrialization, have contributed to this problem. Climate change is a tragedy that has far-reaching impacts on the planet, from rising sea levels to extreme weather patterns….

Child labor in Ghana, Africa, is a critical issue that demands urgent attention. The phenomenon is prevalent in many societies and violates children’s fundamental human rights. A Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) report found that over 1.2 million children in Ghana are engaged in child labor, with most working in the informal…

Press freedom in Ghana has been a consistent issue of concern for many years, with journalists having to face varying degrees of harassment and attacks for carrying out their duties. In the past few years, there has been an increase in cases of these attacks, prompting journalists to demand more protection from the government and…

In recent years, the issue of affirmative action has become a hot topic of discussion in Ghana. The term refers to policies designed to overcome the effects of discrimination and promote the interests of historically marginalized groups through proactive measures. Affirmative action policies take many forms, including quotas, outreach programs, and targeted hiring preferences. The…

According to the World Health Organization, there are over one billion people living with disabilities worldwide, and persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) face several challenges in accessing basic services, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Ghana, PLWDs face a myriad of challenges ranging from accessing basic amenities such as buildings, transport, health care, education,…

Joseph Kobla Wemakor is a Ghanaian human rights defender who has dedicated his life to defending the rights of marginalized communities in Ghana and beyond. Wemakor has been named a finalist of the 2023 AfricanDefenders Shield Awards, a prestigious award that recognizes the efforts of individuals working to promote and protect human rights in Africa….

Issues of health have been a major concern for the Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG).  The right to health is enshrined in numerous international treaties and conventions, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. However, many people in…