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Pan-African Parliament launches model laws to guide AU Member States
The new instruments focus on gender equality and equity, labour migration and sustainable soil management.
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Results for "Gender Recognition Act"
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President Mahama petitioned to dismiss Ashanti Regional Minister over alleged sexist Facebook post
The petitioners, Barbara Twum of the Ashanti Region and Jennifer Owusu of the Greater Accra Region, are asking the President to either reprimand Dr Amoakohene or dismiss him from office.
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Italy approves new law defining femicide as a distinct crime
The vote, held on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marks one of the most decisive political responses to gender-based killings in the country’s recent history.
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Parliament passes Affirmative Action bill into law
This bill aims to guarantee that a significant number of women occupy essential roles in governance, public life, and decision-making arenas, which is expected to enhance the overall well-being of women across the country.
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CJ lauds increasing number of females in Judiciary
She stressed the importance of establishing robust resilience measures to support women's participation in the legal profession and judiciary, ensuring they can perform at their best.
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President revokes Adwoa Safo’s appointment as Gender Minister
“In accordance with Article 81(a) of the Constitution, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Akufo Addo, has revoked the appointment of Hon Sarah Adwoa Safo, Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, as Minister for Gende...
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Abantu bemoans lack of political will to pass Affirmative Action Bill
A civil society organisation, Abantu For Development, has expressed worry over the lack of political will from political leaders to pass the Affirmative Action (AA) bill into law to increase the representation of women and the marginalised,...
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Will Ghana follow Canada to scrap reference to Judges as “My Lord” and “My Lady”?
Gender identity issues may not be presently true for Ghanaian application, but it remains to be seen how much further confusion will be caused with continuous use of the “antiquated” titles, “My Lord” and “My Lady”.
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Ghana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsvGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “rertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill a “recipe for violence” – UN expertsGhana’s anti-LGBTI draft bill acipe for violence” – UN expe “recipe for violence” – UN experts
The first reading of the bill took place on August 2, 2021, and its consideration is expected to resume in October 2021.
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Anglican priest’s ‘holy’ kiss video: It’s time for women, girls sexually harassed in churches to come out-FIDA Ghana
“Needless to say, sexual harassment is gender-based violence and a violation of the human rights of girls and women and is prohibited in the 1992 Constitution, the Domestic Violence Act and the Labour Act.
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UG School of Law honours advocate of PWDs
Mr. Okaikoi received this honor in recognition of his exceptional contributions to disability rights advocacy, entrepreneurship, and national development.
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Resist abuse of power – NUGS to Law Students
The National Union of Ghana Students has slammed management of the Ghana School of Law over the forced resignation of the SRC President, Philemon Laar.
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Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2021
A person who detains another person with the intent to cause that person to engage in a sexual activity prohibited under this Act commits an offence and is liable, on summary conviction, to a term of imprisonment of not less than one year a...
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Can the Special Prosecutor be impeached under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution?-Lawyer Kwame Akuffo writes
The fundamental question which arises for pertinent consideration is as to whether or not the the Special Prosecutor, is an Office holder whose conduct can be the subject matter of Impeachment, under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
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Religious Freedom In Schools: A Concern That Must Be Heard
The writer argues that public schools must balance institutional religious traditions with the constitutional imperative to protect every student’s freedom of belief and dignity in a pluralist democracy like Ghana.
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Full text: Report of OSP on contractual arrangements involving Finance Ministry, GRA and SML
This report is founded on sections 2 and 3 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959) and regulation 31(1)(g) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (Operations) Regulations, 2018 (L.I. 2374).
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Cybersecurity service providers to be issued licenses
rs Owusu-Ekuful said in a 2020 publication on the cost of cybercrime, Cybersecurity Ventures reported the cost of cybercrime was estimated to reach six trillion dollars worldwide by the end of the year.
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Tata Steel Introduces India’s First All-Women Shift at Noamundi Iron Ore Mines
Tata Steel has introduced India’s first all-women shift at its Noamundi iron ore mines in Jharkhand, where women employees will operate heavy machinery and supervise mining activities. This marks a significant move towards gender inclusivit...
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Laws alone insufficient to improve women’s lives – Justice Jennifer Dodoo
She noted that laws and treaties were insufficient at protecting women.
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Strike out portions of Sections 13, 172, and 177 of the Companies Act – Lawyer sues AG at Supreme Court
An order deleting, expunging, or striking out the said subsection sections from the said Act on grounds that they are unconstitutional.
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