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16/12/2023
Human Rights Reporters Ghana leads Human Rights Day sensitization at Kiddy’s Garden School of UPCO -
Human Rights Reporters Ghana leads Human Rights Day sensitization at Kiddy’s Garden School of UPCO On Human Rights Day 2023, a significant educational outreach unfolded as Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), a prominent non-governmental organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of…
13/12/2023
Video: Joseph Wemakor on fight against galamsey and Aisha Huang's verdict on GBC’s Reporters Round Table show -
Video: Joseph Wemakor on fight against galamsey and Aisha Huang’s verdict on GBC’s Reporters Round Table show In a recent episode of GBC’s Reporters Round Table Show, Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana, Joseph Kobla Wemakor, offered an in-depth analysis of the fight against illegal mining …
22/11/2023
I Believe Global set to revolutionize Ghana with 1st Int’l Conference on Gender Equality -
I Believe Global set to revolutionize Ghana with 1st Int’l Conference on Gender Equality I Believe Global Women’s Empowerment “IBGWE” Foundation, a reputed international organization, has been working aggressively towards promoting gender equality globally. It is now ready to leave i…
11/09/2023
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Amplifying Stories to Inspire Change In a world filled with information, stories stand as the light that guides us through the path of life. It is with great enthusiasm that B. Inspired with Stories From Africa, B.ISA celebrates the …
05/09/2023
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Human Rights Reporters Ghana CEO Joseph Kobla Wemakor nominated for Africa Peace Advocate Awards 2023 The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Human Rights Reporters Ghana, Joseph Kobla Wemakor has been nominated for the prestigious Africa Peace Advocate Awards (APAA) slated for September …
02/09/2023
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Urgent Call for Medical Support: 7-year-old Ivan Selase, requires orthopaedic surgery for leg deformity in Ho West District At only seven years old, Ivan Selase Hatse is courageously battling a condition under circumstances that would be daunting for many adults. Living in Ho West District in the Volta Region of Ghana…
01/09/2023
‘Consider Tax-Free Period in 2024 Budget’ – Vivian Akligo to Gov’t The Coordinator for the Tax-Free Period Campaign in Ghana, Vivian Akligo has urged the Ministry of Finance to include a proposal for tax relief on sanitary pads in the national budget for 2024. Sh…
29/08/2023
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Bringing hope to young PLWDs, women, and children in Central Tongu District: The Story of Evelyn Agbese The Central Tongu District in the Volta Region of Ghana, like many other areas worldwide, has its share of challenges. Amidst these, some individuals continually inspire hope, bringing light durin…
27/08/2023
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V/R: Meet the 5 most outstanding women in Central Tongu District The Central Tongu District in the Volta Region of Ghana has become a significant hub of excellence, particularly due to the indomitable spirit and virtuosity of its women. During the maiden Centr…
26/08/2023
The Remarkable Journey of Doreen Awolana Addah: 2023 Valedictorian and Multifaceted Achiever at GH Schools Doreen Awolana Addah’s remarkable journey to success gained recognition when she recently emerged as the valedictorian of the graduating class of 2023 at the renowned GH Schools. She has als…
16/08/2023
Strive to rise above challenges and push boundaries to effect change-Joseph Wemakor told journalists The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Joseph Kobla Wemakor, has charged Ghanaian media professionals to rise above the challenges that confront them in the performance of …
14/08/2023
Joseph Wemakor Set to Discuss ‘The State of Human Rights Defenders in Ghana’ Via Twitter Space -
Joseph Wemakor Set to Discuss ‘The State of Human Rights Defenders in Ghana’ Via Twitter Space Renowned human rights advocate and journalist, Joseph Kobla Wemakor will be joining a distinguished panel to discuss the ‘State of Human Rights Defenders in Ghana’ via Twitter Space. The multi-fac…
29/07/2023
Unmasking Student Bullying: Human Rights Reporters Ghana’s Joseph Wemakor on Globe TV Bullying and harassment on campuses have alarmed educational stakeholders across the globe. In this context, Joseph Wemakor, a representative from Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), discussed th…
24/07/2023
Advocating the abolition of death penalty in Ghana: Insights from HRRG ED Joseph Wemakor on Reporters RoundTable -
Advocating the abolition of death penalty in Ghana: Insights from HRRG ED Joseph Wemakor on Reporters RoundTable Human Rights Reporters Ghana’s Executive Director, Joseph Wemakor, has joined other notable Ghanaian figures in a spirited discussion on capital punishment. The conversation, which took plac…
23/06/2023
Living without toilet facility at home: the harrowing story of a 15-year-old typhoid fever patient who lives at Gbegbeyise -
Living without toilet facility at home: the harrowing story of a 15-year-old typhoid fever patient who lives at Gbegbeyise Living without toilet facility at home can be a harrowing experience for anyone, but for a 15-year-old typhoid fever patient who lives at Gbegbeyise, it is a daily nightmare. The lack of basic sa…
19/06/2023
INSPIRE HER Founder Sandra Boakye is a 2023 Mandela Washington Fellow -
INSPIRE HER Founder Sandra Boakye is a 2023 Mandela Washington Fellow Founder and Executive Director of INSPIRE HER, Sandra Boakye, has been selected as a 2023 Mandela Washington Fellow. She was selected from a pool of closely 3,000 talented applicants from all over…
16/06/2023
Human Rights Reporters Ghana Executive Director Joseph Wemakor discusses domestic violence on Globe TV The Executive Director of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Joseph Wemakor, recently discussed the issue of domestic violence and spousal killings in Ghana in an interview on the “Y3 SENE S3N” …
10/06/2023
Prioritize menstrual hygiene like the free SHS to keep girls in school- Dr Priscilla Baffour told gov’t -
Prioritize menstrual hygiene like the free SHS to keep girls in school- Dr Priscilla Baffour told gov’t Dr. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour, an economist at the University of Ghana, believes that the relentless fight by the masses to see the ‘phenomenon of period poverty’ fixed cannot be successful until …
08/06/2023
Cocoa farmers exploitation wahala: It’s time for a solution-Oxfam senior researcher Uwe Gneiting, a senior researcher at Oxfam America’s Private Sector Department has found that the current era is the most advantageous to address the long-standing issue of the heinous explo…
Joseph Wemakor: Large corporations supported by the government must end the abhorrent exploitation of Ghanaian cocoa farmers The cocoa industry is one of the most important sectors in Ghana, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. Ghana is the second-largest cocoa producer globally, with around 800,00…
Joseph Wemakor: Realizing Ghana’s medium-term national development policy framework agenda is key to achieving epidemic preparedness, response financing Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of health systems globally, highlighting the need for robust public health emergency response mechanisms. In Ghana, the Medium-Term…
20/05/2023
HRRG Executive Director Joseph Wemakor selected among 25 Ghanaian health reporters schooled on infectious diseases reporting -
HRRG Executive Director Joseph Wemakor selected among 25 Ghanaian health reporters schooled on infectious diseases reporting The Centre for Science and Health Communication (CSHC) on Wednesday May 17, 2023 organized 1-day capacity building training for twenty-five (25) selected science and health reporters in Ghana. The…
19/05/2023
Centre for Science & Health Communication builds capacity of Ghanaian journalists on infectious diseases reporting The Centre for Science & Health Communication (CSHC) has taken a significant step towards battling infectious diseases in Ghana by building the capacity of Ghanaian journalists on infectious d…
16/05/2023
Help us save our youth from falling for drug and substance abuse!!
Drug, substance abuse among Ghanaian youth worrying Drug and substance abuse has become a major concern for Ghanaian youth today. It has been deemed as one of the primary contributors to a decline in the country’s moral standards and socioeco…
13/05/2023
Combating Child Labour in Ghana, Africa: A Must-Win Fight -
Combating Child Labour in Ghana, Africa: A Must-Win Fight Child labor in Ghana, Africa, is a critical issue that demands urgent attention. The phenomenon is prevalent in many societies and violates children’s fundamental human rights. A Commission …
07/05/2023
Why parliament must prioritize urgent passage of the Affirmative Action Bill into law in Ghana In recent years, the issue of affirmative action has become a hot topic of discussion in Ghana. The term refers to policies designed to overcome the effects of discrimination and promote the inter…
06/05/2023
Ghana: why government must urgently respond to issues tabled by CRPD to relieve plights of PLWDs -
Ghana: why government must urgently respond to issues tabled by CRPD to relieve plights of PLWDs According to the World Health Organization, there are over one billion people living with disabilities worldwide, and persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) face several challenges in accessing …
03/05/2023
Human Rights Reporters Ghana deserves honor not dishonor for good deeds -
Human Rights Reporters Ghana deserves honor not dishonor for good deeds The role of human rights reporters cannot be overstated in society. These are the individuals who work tirelessly to ensure that the human rights of individuals are protected and upheld. In Ghana,…
02/05/2023
Establishing public health emergency fund in Ghana is vital to support epidemic preparedness, response -
Establishing public health emergency fund in Ghana is vital to support epidemic preparedness, response In recent years, the world has witnessed outbreaks of deadly diseases such as Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19. These epidemics have highlighted the importance of having well-prepared public health emerg…
28/04/2023
Speech delivered by Human Rights Reporters Ghana CEO, Joseph Wemakor at 50th Anniversary Celebration launch of AI Ghana -
Speech delivered by Human Rights Reporters Ghana CEO, Joseph Wemakor at 50th Anniversary Celebration launch of AI Ghana Mr. Chairman, the board, staff and entire membership of Amnesty International Ghana, invited guests, fellow distinguished advocates, activists and defenders of human rights, stakeholders, lovely p…