Afghan women earned the right to vote more than a century ago. Today, under Taliban rule, they are practically erased from public life and even banned from singing.  These were just some of the chilling observations and testimony from Afghan women, together with supporters from around the world, who convened at UN Headquarters on Monday to discuss inclusion and women’s ...

Former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has called for the elimination of the “winner-takes-all” system from Ghana’s political framework. He believes that this system, which grants the winning party disproportionate control, hinders the development of an inclusive and participatory democracy. His call for reform follows a stakeholder workshop organised by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, where discussions on potential constitutional amendments ...

The acting Programmes Manager of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Mary Efua Commeh, who made this known, said the high cost of medication had made it impossible for many people with cancer to gain access to quality health care. “To the ordinary Ghanaian, a cancer automatically becomes a death sentence. People can just not afford ...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially assented to the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024, which was passed by Parliament in July this year. The bill aims to address social, cultural, economic, and political gender imbalances in the country, stemming from historical discrimination against women and persistent patriarchal socio-cultural systems and norms. It also seeks to ensure gender equity ...

The Executive Director and Staff Members of the Integrated Social Development Center (ISODEC) on Monday, September 16, 2024, discussed its draft Financial Management Manual which is meant to guide the monetary control systems of the organization. The Manual seeks to provide a structured approach to financial decision-making, while enabling ISODEC to make informed, data-driven decisions that align with its strategic ...

The Green Tax Youth Africa (GTYA ) has called on the government to as a matter of importance  implement a holistic road maintenance program that prioritizes regular inspections, timely repairs and other road safety protocols to ensure the safety of the people.  In a press release issued in Accra on Thursday ,Sept 12, GTYA said the existing policies should be revised to address the ...

Atlantic Lithium, the African-focused lithium exploration and development company targeting to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine, has been granted an environmental permit by the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Company’s flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project.  The grant of the EPA permit serves as the EPA’s approval for the Company’s proposed activities at the Project site, as detailed in the Company’s Mine and ...

The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah has said that the galamsey menace has affected the brains of students, thus hampering academic work. Mr Musah and other leaders of organised labour have therefore called on President Akufo-Addo to declare a state of emergency. The leadership expressed grave concern about the impact of galamsey ...

Ghana is a nation blessed with abundant natural resources, ranging from rich mineral deposits to vast water bodies and fertile lands. Yet, the full potential of these resources has not been fully harnessed for local development, often leading to environmental degradation, rural-urban drift, and economic disparity. One of the most effective ways to address these challenges is by transforming the ...

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called for an immediate nationwide ban on mining and prospecting for gold and other minerals in forest reserves, farms and rivers. This appeal comes in response to the alarming degradation of the country’s natural resources caused by illegal mining activities, which have led to widespread environmental destruction. UTAG is urging the government ...