Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice
Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice — independent human rights institution engaged in combating gender-based violence, HIV stigma, and corruption; collaborates with Parliament and international partners on oversight.
… The programme, being held under the theme “Enhancing the Capacity of Parliament to Address Children’s Issues,” is organised in partnership with the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the Africa Centre for Parliament …
… Also taking the pledge, Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Joseph Whittal, stressed the need for Ghana to confront corruption because of its prevalence. …
… According to her, investigations involving media organisations and institutions such as Parliament, the Public Accounts Committee, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) had helped uncover several cases of …
… A Legal Officer at the Central Regional office of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Kweku Simpson, described corruption as a major obstacle to the country’s development. …
… A Principal Registrar at the Volta Regional Office of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mr Eric Oduro Opoku, also called on the youth to demonstrate discipline in the fight against corruption. …
… The Governance Series, supported by partners including the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, Transparency International Ghana, and the PAIRed Programme, is funded by the Hewlet …
… It featured presentations by officials of the NCCE and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), alongside interactive sessions with students drawn from groups such as the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG), the Tertiary Students Confederacy …
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), in collaboration with the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI) and with support from UNFPA Ghana, has organised a two-day capacity-building programme for members of Parliament’s Committee on Human Rights and its …
The 2001 Final Year Batch of Adventist Junior High School, Techiman, has demanded the immediate release of their former classmate, Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a Senior Nursing Officer, who was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court over allegations linking her to the anonymous "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. The group described her as a quiet, disciplined student who was not politically active or involved in controversy.
The 2001 Final Year Batch of Adventist Junior High School, Techiman, has demanded the immediate release of their former classmate, Salomey Awiti Baffoe, a Senior Nursing Officer, who was remanded by the Adenta Circuit Court over allegations linking her to the anonymous "Ghana Jollof" TikTok account. The group described her as a quiet, disciplined student who was not politically active or involved in controversy.
The Ghana Bar Association has called on the Judiciary and Executive to operate within the 1992 Constitution's limits, with its President raising concerns about comments attributed to the Chief Justice and reports that some judges may be serving Executive interests rather than the Constitution.
Ghana Bar Association President Efua Ghartey has described the Judicial Service's defence of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over his partisan comments as "at best lacklustre," arguing that judges must remain within constitutional boundaries and that the Chief Justice's remarks comparing public institutions' performance under different administrations left much to be desired.
The Democracy Not for Sale project convened its third regional dialogue in Koforidua on August 28, 2026, bringing together representatives of local government, civic education, electoral administration, and human rights oversight to examine the growing influence of money in Ghana's democratic processes. The forum was grounded in field survey data from more than 300 interactions and 141 structured respondent interviews across the Koforidua metropolis.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have intensified efforts against sexual and gender-based violence through community and institutional engagement in the Asokore Mampong Municipality, as part of a nationwide project to strengthen protections for survivors and improve their access to health, legal, and social support services.
Dr Joseph Whittal, Commissioner of CHRAJ, has urged the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Attorney General's Office to resolve their differences and strengthen collaboration in prosecuting corruption cases, noting a gap between the two institutions is hindering Ghana's anti-corruption efforts.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has called for strengthened stakeholder collaboration and intensified public education to combat HIV and AIDS stigmatization and discrimination, noting that stigma remains a key barrier to healthcare, social services, and justice access.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice held a training in Asokore Mampong Municipality for community leaders and grassroots organisations on how to support efforts to end gender-based violence. The Deputy Commissioner addressed neglect and poverty as drivers of abuse and emphasised support for teenage girls who become victims.
Former SSNIT Board Chairperson Elizabeth Ohene responds to a Chief Justice video in which he praised SSNIT's current condition and questioned what happened during the preceding eight years, arguing that the current management is also seeking strategic investors for hotels and that the institution's turnaround was not as miraculous as portrayed.
The Member of Parliament for Sekyere Kumawu, Ernest Yaw Anim, brought together traditional authorities, religious leaders, and state institutions to strengthen collaboration on human rights protection and address child labour in the district, with particular focus on harmful forms of labour including illegal mining.
Ghana's Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights has begun a four-day visit to the Eastern Region to strengthen Parliament's capacity to address children's issues, with a focus on child protection, migration and social protection. The programme, organised in partnership with CHRAJ, IPU, ACEPA, the UN Human Rights Office and UNICEF, includes capacity-building workshops, stakeholder engagements and community visits.
Dr Bawumia joined the Pledge Against Corruption campaign, warning that corruption diverts resources meant for the poor and vulnerable, and emphasising that integrity is what one leaves behind. The campaign, led by ACEP, GACC, and Transparency International Ghana, encourages Ghanaians to commit personally to fighting graft.
Sulemana Braimah, Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, questions Ghana's commitment to fighting corruption, noting that the creation of anti-corruption institutions like the Office of the Special Prosecutor has not stopped corruption from growing despite existing bodies such as EOCO, FIC, CID, and CHRAJ.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim told the Ghana Journalists Association's 77th Anniversary Symposium that media scrutiny of government and institutional willingness to respond to criticism have been vital to Ghana's democratic development and public accountability. She credited media investigations alongside Parliament, CHRAJ, and the Office of the Special Prosecutor with exposing corruption and reinforcing principles of public accountability.
The National Commission for Civic Education has urged citizens, particularly youth, to protect Ghana's democratic gains through ethical conduct, accountability, and respect for the rule of law, speaking at a youth dialogue in Cape Coast organised under the PAIR-RED programme in partnership with GIZ and the Ministry of Finance.
The Volta Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education has called on student leaders from two universities to demonstrate patriotism and take a firm stand against corruption, emphasizing that tackling corruption must begin at school level so students carry those principles into professional life.
Ghana Statistical Service data shows bribe requests by officials jumped from 50.9% in the first half of 2025 to 69.4% in the second half, while the proportion of Ghanaians who actually paid bribes rose from 14.3% to 18.0% over the same period.
The National Commission for Civic Education held a youth dialogue in Wa with student groups and youth organisations to deepen understanding of good governance, accountability and the rule of law, with support from the Netherlands Development Organisation and other partners.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Training Institute and UNFPA Ghana, organised a two-day capacity-building programme for Parliament's Committee on Human Rights to enhance their understanding of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and strengthen parliamentary oversight mechanisms.
Traditional authorities in Wechiau are calling for an independent investigation into the death of youth leader Tijani Abu, arrested on July 25 by police over alleged involvement in murders. The chiefs claim he was brutalised in custody; police say he fell ill during interrogation and died at a hospital.
A 75-year-old businessman, Alhaji Moro Mohammed, has petitioned CHRAJ's Ashanti Regional Office seeking investigation and resolution of a dispute with Frontier Oil Ghana Limited over management of his filling station at Fawade in Kwabre East Municipality. Mohammed alleges the company failed to honour commitments including renovating the station, improving operations, offering competitive fuel pricing, and ensuring a mutually beneficial dealer arrangement.
William Nyarko, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Law and Accountability, called for African political finance law reforms requiring electoral candidates to disclose campaign donations and file financial reports, arguing that current legal gaps fuel corruption and state capture.
The POS Foundation has welcomed Parliament's passage of the Community Service Bill, 2026, which will allow courts to impose community service orders instead of custodial sentences for eligible offenders convicted of offences punishable by prison terms of less than three years. The Foundation says the law will reduce prison overcrowding, facilitate offender rehabilitation and reintegration, and strengthen restorative justice.
On the International Day of Parliamentarianism, MP Peter Lanchene Toobu called on Parliament to keep human rights central to its legislative, oversight and representative functions, noting Parliament's constitutional duty to protect the dignity, freedoms and rights of every Ghanaian and warning that emerging challenges like poverty, inequality and climate change require ensuring development measures do not undermine human dignity.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has renewed calls for stronger legal protections against torture, urging Parliament to fast-track the CHRAJ Amendment Bill 2025 to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment in Ghana.
The Ministry of Local Government is considering an anti-witchcraft bill introduced by Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu that would criminalise witchcraft accusations, protect victims, and punish perpetrators. The minister said the ministry is reviewing existing sub-regional witchcraft laws to align Ghana's legal framework with international human rights standards.
The director of the Yilo Krobo Municipal Office of the NCCE has raised concerns over increasing cases of child prostitution in Somanya and other parts of the municipality, attributing the rise to growing incidence of gender-based violence. During a sensitization programme on GBV in Somanya, she noted that children's issues have become a major concern in the area.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has warned of a child labour crisis forcing thousands of Ghanaian children out of school and into economic hardship. According to CHRAJ, the relentless demand for cheap youth labour continues to deprive many children of their right to education, protection, and a safe childhood.
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice has called for renewed national and global commitment to eliminate child labour, warning that millions of children continue to be denied their rights to education, protection and a safe childhood as Ghana marks the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour.