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Ghana: Hundreds Accused of Witchcraft Urgently Need Protection and Reparation

Witchcraft accusations and related abuses infringe on a person’s right to life, to security, and to non-discrimination.

April 14, 2025

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Ghana: New President Must Tackle Pressing Human Rights Issues

Ghana's new president John Mahama and his new government should work to prioritize and tackle key human rights issues head…

January 7, 2025

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Ghana: President Nana Akufo-Addo Must Not Sign Deeply Discriminatory Anti-LGBT Law

The bill is one of the most draconian in Africa and seeks to further criminalize LGBT people as well as…

February 29, 2024

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Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms

On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…

February 22, 2016

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Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016

International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…

February 18, 2016

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Annual Report: Ghana 2013

Republic of Ghana Head of state and government John Dramani Mahama Over 1,000 people were forcibly evicted from their homes…

May 20, 2013

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Annual Report: Ghana 2011

Head of state and government: John Evans Atta Mills Death penalty: abolitionist in practice Population: 24.3 million Life expectancy: 57.1…

June 16, 2011

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Ghana law change would aid slum dwellers

Ghana’s constitution must be amended to protect housing rights and ensure that tens of thousands of slum dwellers are not…

May 31, 2011

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Ghana law change would aid slum dwellers

Ghana’s constitution must be amended to protect housing rights and ensure that tens of thousands of slum dwellers are not…

May 31, 2011