STAR-Ghana Foundation, in collaboration with its civil society partners, commends the Government of Ghana for its commitment to gender equality through the appointment of women into ministerial and other public positions in its new administration. The National Democratic Congress government, so far made these appointments (as of 5th February ); 4 women out of 36 to Ministerial positions,  7 women, ...

President John Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to addressing its economic challenges through strategic measures and international partnerships. He assured the citizens that the nation is on the path to stability and recovery. Speaking at the Chinese Lantern Festival Gala, he highlighted the resilience of the Ghanaians and the importance of partnerships, particularly with China, in achieving sustainable growth. Reflecting ...

Stakeholders in Ghana’s cocoa sector have expressed concern over the continued exploitation of children for labour in cocoa-growing communities and have called for urgent collective action to address the issue. Representatives from Ghana COCOBOD, farmer cooperatives, Ghana Education Service (GES), and civil society organizations raised these concerns at the launch of the Rights4Cocoa: Protecting Children’s Rights in Ghana’s Cocoa Sector project in ...

President John Mahama has announced his intention to reinstate July 1 as a statutory public holiday, restoring its significance as Republic Day and Senior Citizens Day in Ghana. Speaking during his Thank You visit to the Western Region on Wednesday, February 5, President Mahama proposed that July 1 be observed as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, allowing Ghanaians ...

South Africa civil rights organisation AfriForum says it is going to write an official letter to the United States government requesting that President Donald Trump not punish South Africans, but focus on the politicians responsible. AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel, sat down for an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday and did not mince his words when he laid the ...

The government has reduced the fare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000 for Ghanaian Muslims seeking to embark on the trip. This was a major promise by President John Mahama before he won the 2024 elections. This decision is expected to increase Ghana’s quota for the number of Muslims who will embark on the pilgrimage. Speaking at ...

A new study has shed light on the alarming prevalence of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) along the supply chain of Gold Mining in Ghana, particularly during processing, transportation and marketing. The study, titled “Mapping of Illicit Financial Flows Risks Along the Supply Chain of Gold Mining in Ghana” was conducted by the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), with support from the Global ...

At the heart of the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), in the last two weeks of January 2025, a bustling energy filled the air as the Executive Director and members of staff of the organization gathered for an exciting new venture. The days had arrived for an intensive training sessions on Programme Cycle Management (PCM) and Grant Management, two comprehensive ...

The Member of Parliament for Aowin Constituency,Mr Oscar Ofori Larbi, has denied allegations levelled against him by the Aowin Traditional Council, who claim he is actively involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. “I have no involvement, directly or indirectly, in any illegal mining activities. It is disheartening that some faceless people have made it their stock in trade ...

In a moment of national recognition, disability rights advocate, Mr. Yaw Ofori-Debra was conferred with the prestigious Order of the Volta award by Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at a ceremony held in Accra on 30th December, 2024. Mr. Ofori-Debra has long been a champion for the rights of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana. His unwavering dedication to ...