Opinions
Mahama’s 2024 Presidential Ambition: How The NDC can KILL the NPP’s Break the 8 Mindset
Mahama’s 2024 Presidential ambition scares the man in every informed NPP Member, and the NPP faithful know that the party will easily break the 8 without Mahama on the Ballot paper in the 2024 Presidential Elections. Now that Mahama is going to lead the NDC as its Presidential Candidate, members of the NPP must be…
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 on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) report found that over 1.2 million children in Ghana are engaged in child labor, with most working in the informal…
Joseph Wemakor writes: why Ghana needs to prioritize urgent abolition of death penalty
The death penalty is a controversial and highly emotive issue in many countries around the world, including Ghana. While there are arguments on both sides of the debate, there is growing consensus that the use of the death penalty is no longer necessary or effective in modern society. As such, there is an urgent need…
Joseph Wemakor: Ghanaian journalists must unite to stand up for themselves to resist attacks on press freedom
Press freedom in Ghana has been a consistent issue of concern for many years, with journalists having to face varying degrees of harassment and attacks for carrying out their duties. In the past few years, there has been an increase in cases of these attacks, prompting journalists to demand more protection from the government and…
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 interests of historically marginalized groups through proactive measures. Affirmative action policies take many forms, including quotas, outreach programs, and targeted hiring preferences. The…
Joseph Wemakor: acclaimed Ghanaian human rights defender named finalist of the 2023 AfricanDefenders Shields Awards
Joseph Kobla Wemakor is a Ghanaian human rights defender who has dedicated his life to defending the rights of marginalized communities in Ghana and beyond. Wemakor has been named a finalist of the 2023 AfricanDefenders Shield Awards, a prestigious award that recognizes the efforts of individuals working to promote and protect human rights in Africa….
How human rights organizations can bridge gap between research, policy formulation and implementation to achieve objectives
Human rights organizations have played a pivotal role in promoting and protecting human rights globally. Their efforts have brought about significant changes in the way individuals, governments, and institutions address human rights issues. However, there is still a significant gap between research, policy formulation, and implementation. This gap undermines the effectiveness of human rights organizations…