Human rights in Nigeria Amnesty International
There were continued human rights abuses by Boko Haram and Islamic State's West African Province in the north-east; assailants, locally called "bandits", in the north-west and centre; and "unknown gunmen" in the south-east. On 23 January, gunmen beheaded Christopher Ohizu, a local government administrator in Imo state. ...
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Mining, the environment, and human rights in Ghana: An …
Gold mining might have contributed to socio-economic development in Ghana, but it has also exacerbated incidences of environmental degradation and …
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Ghana: Media complicity in human rights violations
This article interrogates media complicity in bolstering unconstitutional governments and their culpability in past human rights abuses in Ghana. Through a qualitative analysis of newspapers and focus group discussions with journalists, this paper examines the manner in which the media (as an institution) were both victims and …
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Abuse, Neglect, and Violence Against Elderly Women in Ghana …
This article discusses abuse and neglect of elderly women in Ghana and the traditional practices that adversely affect their human rights. Their situation is characterized by pervasive poverty, illiteracy, widowhood, predominantly rural dwelling, and subjection to insidious cultural practices and su …
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(PDF) Child Protection Challenges in Ghana
UN Commission on Human Rights, Convention on the Rights of the Child (2021). ... Child abuse in Ghana. America the National Catholic Review. [Online] American Magazine. Accessed 20/12/16.
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Human rights violations continue in Ghana's mining sector
According to news reports, Eric, a suspected illegal miner, was shot in the back near the South Tailings Storage Facility of Anglo Gold Ashanti's Obuasi mine. The …
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Human Rights Struggles in Ghana's Mining …
unfavourable impacts, considered as abuse of human rights of people in mining communities. With several constitutional and institutional reforms, there was increased …
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Fundamental Human Rights and Freedom
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REBUPLIC OF GHANA 1992 FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT AND FREEDOMS .General . Emergency Powers. 12. 1) The fundamental human rights and freedoms enshrined in this Chapter shall be respected and upheld by the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary and all other organs of government and its …
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US report cites Ghana for free speech infractions, …
The U.S. Department of State has released its 2021 annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices which reports on key human rights issues in various ... other human rights abuses in 2021. by …
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The state of human rights in mining communities in …
State of human rights in mining communities in Ghana – The CHRAJ Report. In 2006, following several complaints of human rights violations in some mining communities in Ghana, the CHRAJ organized public hearings in selected districts in the country where …
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Addressing the issue of Military Brutality in Ghana: Respect for Human …
The escalating level of military brutality against people in Ghana, a normally peaceful West African country, is alarming. These incidents, which are growing more common, highlight the critical need for continued efforts to promote accountability, transparency, and human rights respect within the military.
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King Oyanka declares human rights abuse in Ghana …
King Oyanka, Chairman of the World Human Rights Council for West Africa and Chief of Oblieman in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, has sounded a dire warning about the state of ...
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Sarpor Vrs Boosomprah [2020] GHASC 66 (2 December 2020)
GhaLII is a non-profit organisation based in Accra that aims to source and publish digitally accessible to the general public parliamentary, legislative and judicial information from Ghana and ECOWAS. GhaLII's objectives include promotion of access to legal information from Ghana as a fundamental part of the rule of law.
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Mining becoming synonymous to 'abuse of human rights' in …
A recent research conducted by Ghana's Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), reveals evidence of awful human rights abuses in …
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Ahafo Gold Mine Implicated in Human Rights Abuses and …
The Ahafo gold mine, Newmont's first mine in Ghana, has been implicated in human rights abuses and irresponsible practices since before it began operating in …
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Experiences from Ghana on Mining and its Impact on …
The specific aims of the investigation were: To asses the human rights situation in the mining communities. To examine the extent of pollution of water bodies and causes of …
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(PDF) An anthropological study of "witch camps" and human rights …
PDF | On May 15, 2018, Saibu Mutaru published An anthropological study of "witch camps" and human rights in northern Ghana | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
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Harmful Cultural Practices against Women and in Ghana
PDF | On May 1, 2021, Alice Boateng and others published Harmful Cultural Practices against Women and in Ghana:: Implications for Human Rights and Social Work | Find, read and cite all the ...
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Abuse, Neglect, and Violence Against Elderly Women in Ghana
Social Justice and Human Rights, Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 27:4-5, 422-427, DOI: ... Ghana: Gender Studies and Human Rights Documentation Centre. Show more. Recommended publications ...
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Police accountability in Ghana
In advocating for approaches and measures to prevent human rights abuses, CHRI addresses the Commonwealth Secretariat, member governments and civil society associations. ... CHRI's police accountability project in Ghana The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative has been working across the Commonwealth on issues of police reform for
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On board Ghana's trawlers, claims of human …
The human rights issues in Ghana's fishing industry are tangled up with the deteriorating situation of Ghana's once-thriving pelagic fishery, which provides livelihoods for up to 3 million people.
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Patterns of human rights violations in Ghana (1957-1993) …
Download scientific diagram | Patterns of human rights violations in Ghana (1957-1993) (Source: Report of the National Reconciliation Commission, October 2004) from publication: Civil Society ...
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The extractive industry and human rights in Africa: Lessons …
Areas of consensus in dealing with human rights abuses in the extractive industry. Analysis of the extant literature highlighted a number of recommendations on how to address human rights abuses associated with resource extraction, but the three common initiatives often suggested are discussed below. 3.2.1. Corporate social …
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GHANA 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT
GHANA 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . Ghana is a constitutional democracy with a strong presidency and a unicameral ... The government took some steps to address corruption and human rights abuse s by officials, whether in the security forces or elsewhere in the government. Impunity . remained a problem, …
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Protecting the Vulnerable: Witchcraft Accusations and Human Rights …
Witchcraft accusations and other human rights violations occur daily in many communities in Ghana. Usually victims of these allegations are given harsh and inhumane treatment, which include physical assault, banishment, social ridicule, isolation, lunching and death. Victims of witchcraft accusations are poor and vulnerable old women who lack the …
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REPORT ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS IN GHANA
THE REPORT ON THE STATE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN GHANA (ABRIDGED) PUBLISHED ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY DECEMBER 10, 2010. Page 2 of 37 ... To prevent human rights abuse from occurring. 4. To serve as early warning signals for State actors. 5. Provide data and …
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CHRAJ indicts mining companies of human rights abuses …
The Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has pronounced mining companies in Ghana guilty of various forms of human rights …
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GHANA 2021 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT
GHANA 2021 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . Ghana is a constitutional democracy with a strong presidency and a unicameral ... The government took some steps to address corruption and human rights abuse s by . officials, whether in the security forces or elsewhere in the government. Impunity remained a problem, …
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Mining and resettlement communities in Ghana
Mining-Induced Displacement and Resettlement: Social, Environmental, and Human Rights Issues. According to Terminski (2012), one of the negative effects of modern …
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GHANA 2018 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT
GHANA 2018 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ghana is a constitutional democracy with a strong presidency and a unicameral 275-seat parliament. Presidential and parliamentary elections conducted in 2016 ... The PPSB also investigates human rights abuses and police misconduct. Through August the PPSB had recorded …
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