The Rescuers ignite discussions on the Holocaust in Accra

Accra – The United Nations Information Centre, (UNIC) Accra, in partnership with the Association of Global Citizens, Ghana, and with support from the embassies of Germany and Israel and the Goethe-Institut has marked this year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. More »

Ghanaians express their views on the world ( they want Health, education, women empowerment, employment and nutrition noted as key priorities)

Accra — The United Nations and partners are currently facilitating consultations with communities and development stakeholders in Ghana on what issues should be included in the next global development framework after the 2015 target date of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). More »

Students of Walewale Senior High Technical School learn about how they can contribute to end gender-based violence

Accra - One of many events planned by the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs (MoWAC) and partners, including UNIC Accra, to mark this year’s 16 Days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a youth symposium held at the Walewale Senior High Technical School. The school is located in the West Mamprusi District of the Northern region of Ghana, some 106km north of Tamale. More »

16 days of activism: Visiting an “outcast” home

Accra - They number about 600, including women, children and men. They have come to Tindang, a small community in Gnani outside Yendi, out of fear from accusers who threaten them as witches and murderers. More »

16 Days campaign to end violence against women begins in Ghana

Accra - Ghana has launched this year’s 16 Days of Activism Campaign Against Gender Based Violence (GBV) as part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. More »