The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), launched the national campaign to end child marriage in Wa, the Upper West Region, on Saturday. The crusade dubbed: “Child Marriage-Free Community Alert Campaign,” sought to mobilise opinion leaders, including chiefs, assembly members, parents and … The post PPAG,
At Kyebi in the East Akim Municipality of the Eastern Region to participate in the celebration of the Ohum festival cum homecoming of the chiefs and people of Akyem Abuakwa on Saturday, the Vice President, Dr Mahammudu Bawumia, called on traditional rulers across the country to help rekindle the spirit of volunteerism among Ghanaians to … The post Restore true authority of chiefs appeared
The Director General of Research, Planning and Transformation Directorate (RPTD) of the Ghana Police Service, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Dr Ernest Owusu, has urged police personnel to respect the rights of civilians, in the discharge of their duties. He also asked them discharge their duties professionally and promote community engagement, to ensure public safety … The post Police
Parliament on Friday passed a Bill to amend the Criminal and Other Offences (Procedure Act), 1960 (Act 30), sponsored by the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, to formally incorporate plea bargaining firmly into the administration of justice in Ghana for the first time. By this amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act, … The post Parliament amends
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has urged all persons, who have ever suffered any form of torture, to report to the Commission or appropriate authorities for redress. It said, the perpetrators could be a person or group, acting in a private or official capacity. A statement issued by the Commissioner of … The post CHRAJ advises torture victims
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