Short-Changed: How the IMF's tax policies are failing women
In recent years the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral institutions have placed an increased emphasis on gender inequality and the need to address it. This trend has peaked since
Deborah Smallie Lomotey
Vida Badu is a beneficiary of ActionAid's livelihood intervention in the Greater Accra Region funded by the European Union
“Before, I had no idea how computers work”
Susana Amable, 34 years old, is a beneficiary of ActionAid's livelihood training and was supported by the European Union with toolkit to start her business following the training..
VIDEO: One Girl's Journey | Women and girls' rights
One Girl’s Journey is inspired by the real experiences of women and girls we work with in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Shot entirely from the perspective of one girl, Grace, at key moments of her
Action Research on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Bawku Municipality
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYActionAid Ghana (AAG) and Belim Wusa Development Agency (BEWDA) have been working in partnership on women’s rights issues since the creation of Bawku Development area (DA12) in 2005
Protecting the Vulnerable: Witchcraft Accusations and Human Rights Abuses in Ghana
Witchcraft accusations and other human rights violations occur daily in many communities in Ghana. Usually victims of these allegations are given harsh and inhumane treatment, which include physical
Violence and HIV/AIDS Voices of Women in Northern Ghana
This research, commissioned by ActionAid Ghana, is intended to highlight the vulnerability of women to HIV/AIDS as a result of the violence they face in order to facilitate policy formulation and
