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Coalition Against Witchcraft Accusation Celebrates Parliament's Historic Passage of the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill, 2022, Proscribing Witchcraft Accusation
The passage of this vital bill demonstrates Ghana's commitment to addressing a deeply rooted societal menace that has caused immense suffering and injustice to countless innocent lives. For far too
ActionAid report: Food and fuel prices skyrocket up to tenfold in world’s most marginalised communities since war in Ukraine
The cost of food, fuel and fertiliser in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities is continuing to escalate to crisis levels since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with families spending up to ten
ActionAid Ghana Commemorates the Day of the African Child
This year's theme, "The Rights of the Child in a Digital Environment," resonates deeply with ActionAid's commitment to ensuring every child has equal opportunities to thrive. In line with our mission
Parliament Select Committee consider the Anti-Witchcraft Bill
The Private Members Bill which is being led by Hon. Francis -Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina Constituency, Hon. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, Member of Parliament for Was East Constituency and
International Workers Day: ActionAid Ghana calls for a national roadmap to address decent work deficits
As we inch closer to 2030, decent work and social protection cannot be relegated to the background, and call on the government to work with stakeholders across all sectors to ensure:
Fair minimum
ActionAid supports 400 female household heads with livelihood startups tools
Modern slavery in various forms are depriving many people, especially women and children, of their fundamental rights and freedoms. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that almost 50
ActionAid calls on CHRAJ to integrate gender issues in the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights
“It behooves on us to ensure that gender issues are not relegated to the background but integrated into the plan.”
John further noted that beyond the voluntary UN Guiding Principles, the rest of the
93% of countries most vulnerable to climate disasters are either in or at significant risk of debt distress, new research by ActionAid shows
New research by humanitarian organisation, ActionAid International, has revealed a shocking 93% of countries at the forefront of climate disasters are drowning in debt. The organisation is calling for
Village Savings and Loans Schemes improve women's access to finance
Supported by ActionAid in over 500 communities in Ghana, the village savings and loans scheme allows the women to make weekly and monthly contributions which goes into a pool. Members of the scheme
Improving women’s livelihood: The Donkey welfare intervention as a gamechanger
For many rural women, donkeys are their convenient means of transportation. Donkeys play a critical role in carting water from boreholes, fuel wood, and foodstuff from several miles to the homes of