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Key political parties in Ghana have pledged to create space for active girls and young women participation in politics as a strategy to promote...

The Rainforest Alliance, a non-governmental organization working to tackle forced and child labour in cocoa growing and mining communities in Ghana has stepped up efforts to deepen commitments and actions towards clamping down the menace. Under a Norad funded project, the organisation is working in cocoa and gold mining communities…

Adolescent girls planning to have fun today as the world celebrates Valentine's Day have been cautioned to take a deeper reflection of how it could cost them their right to education. They were also advised not to be carried away by their youthful exuberance and the euphoria surrounding activities for…

Stakeholders in child protection have been urged to prioritise issues affecting children and eliminate barriers to their holistic development. Mr Stepehn Ofosu, Ashanti Regional Director of the Department of Children, who made the call, said effective education and sensitisation of parents and guardians, were essential in maintaining proper care and…

Parents and guardians have been advised to ensure that issues of children are prioritized to safeguard their holistic development. “No child should be deprived of basic education, access to quality health care, clothing and shelter because the unavailability of these could mar their future,” Dr. Adoma Odame, member of the…

The Rights and Responsibilities Initiatives Ghana (RRIG) has held a district level stakeholder dialogue to commemorate the 2021 Day of the Girl Child in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region. The dialogue formed part of the “She Leads Project” implemented in the District by RRIG in collaboration with the…