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Scourge of slavery still claims 40 million victims worldwide, ‘must serve as a wakeup call’

Incidents of modern-day slavery are “only likely to increase” as a result…

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One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds: new UN health agency report

Despite progress in national prevention strategies, one person dies by suicide every…

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Need for increased budgetary allocation for quality mental health in Ghana: Some reflections

The World Health Organisation defines Mental Health as “a state of well-being…

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Terrorism fight not limited to military means only – Akufo-Addo

The President, Nana Akufo-Addo, says the fight against terrorism and violent extremism…

Latifa Carlos

Pass Public Officers Conduct Bill – CHRAJ urges gov’t

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has asked the…

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PIAC calls for accountability on oil revenue usage

The Chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Dr Steve…

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Police arrest 9-member armed gang after fierce gun battle

The counter-terrorism division of the police has arrested nine members of a…

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Nigerian women in Ghana exploited by smugglers, madams, ‘priests’

Kumasi, Ghana - Jennifer* has spent the last few weeks on the…

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Illiteracy is not an excuse for underdevelopment

Majority of people in the country live in rural communities and cover…

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Lack of political commitment impedes implementation of child rights policies — CRI

Mr Bright Appiah, the Executive Director of Child Rights International (CRI), a…

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