A Path to Belonging for People with Psychosocial Disabilities in Ghana: More Support Options Needed Introduction In Ghana, the situation for individuals with psychosocial disabilities is dire. Many are locked up in prayer camps, deprived of basic human rights, and live in inhumane conditions. This issue came to light during […]
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Ghana’s Shift Towards Human Rights-Based Mental Healthcare
Ghana‘s Struggle to End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions Introduction In a recent report, Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlighted the ongoing practice of chaining people with mental health conditions in faith-based centers, also known as “prayer camps,” in Ghana. Despite a ban on shackling imposed by the government in 2017, […]
Ghana’s Historic Decision: Abolishing the Death Penalty Sets a Progressive Path
Ghana Takes a Historic Step Towards Abolishing the Death Penalty Amnesty International Celebrates the Landmark Decision In a significant move towards justice and human rights, Ghana‘s Parliament has voted to remove the death penalty from the 1960 Criminal and Other Offences Act and the 1962 Armed Forces Act. This decision […]