Elderly man sentenced to two decades in prison for sexually abusing child in Accra suburb
An 87-year-old Ofankor resident has been convicted and jailed 20 years for the defilement of a nine-year-old girl following police investigation.
Individual action key to ending violence against Ghanaian girls, says gender advocate
Gender advocate Victoria Agyemang urges Ghanaians to take personal responsibility for tackling violence, discrimination and harmful practices affecting girls.
ActionAid Ghana demands urgent action on child marriage as girl-child celebration highlights systemic abuse
NGO calls for government accountability, survivor support and gender-responsive schools to protect girls' rights and end child marriage.
South Africa's femicide crisis deepens: tenth body found in Johannesburg as serial killer fears grow
Police discover another woman's body in Johannesburg, raising alarm about potential serial killings and intensifying debate on gender-based violence.
South Africa's femicide crisis deepens: Runner's death sparks safety fears across the continent
Elizabeth Moselakgomo's body found in Kempton Park joins five others discovered in similar circumstances, reigniting calls for action on gender-based violence.
Minister launches grassroots engagement on poverty and social protection in Chorkor
Social Protection Minister addresses community vulnerabilities, gender-based violence, and child labour through direct dialogue with Accra residents.
Oti youth demand urgent action on sexual health, gender violence in regional push
Young people in Oti Region call for family involvement, school support and justice reforms to combat sexual and gender-based violence.