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Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice

Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice — constitutional body investigating human rights violations and administrative misconduct, recently urging Parliament to fast-track torture prevention legislation.

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  1. April 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … The online survey of 412 Ghanaians found that 55.2 per cent expressed confidence in the OSP’s ability to fight corruption independently, ahead of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice at 36.7 per cent, the Economic and Organised Crime Office at 35 per cent, an …

    Calls grow to strengthen Ghana’s Special Prosecutor to tackle corruption

  3. Joy Online

    … Madam Hannah Morrison, New Juaben North Municipal Director of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, advised that public officials must make decisions solely on merit without seeking personal gain. …

    NCCE sensitises Pope John SHS students on corruption, rule of law
Politics

Parliament urged to prioritize human rights in democratic governance

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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.

2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Parliament urged to prioritize human rights in democratic governance

    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.

    2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 26 June

  1. CHRAJ urges Parliament to fast-track torture prevention bill

    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.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana considers bill to criminalise witchcraft accusations

    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.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

  1. NCCE raises alarm over child prostitution in Yilo Krobo

    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.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Over 458,000 Ghanaian children missing school due to child labour

    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.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 12 June

  1. CHRAJ urges renewed action to eliminate child labour in Ghana

    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.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. CDD-Ghana urges citizens to strengthen district accountability efforts

    The Ghana Center for Democratic Development has called on citizens to demand transparency and strengthen accountability at the district level, particularly through Social Auditing Clubs using the Local Governance Act. The call was made during a training programme in Sogakope under the SARIS Project, which is funded by the EU and operates across 24 selected districts in Ghana.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. NCCE educates Salaga Technical students on rule of law, corruption

    The East Gonja Municipal Directorate of the NCCE engaged over 140 students and staff at Salaga Technical Institute on ethical leadership, integrity, and anti-corruption, with support from the European Union and German Development Cooperation. The event aimed to promote transparency and accountability among young people and shape them into responsible citizens.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. Citizen petitions CHRAJ over Mahama brother's Damang Mine concession

    A citizen has filed a petition with CHRAJ demanding an investigation into President John Mahama over conflict-of-interest allegations related to the takeover of the Damang Mine by the President's brother, Ibrahim Mahama, whose firm E&P received the concession from Gold Fields in April 2026. The petitioner invokes constitutional articles barring public officers from placing themselves in situations of personal interest conflict.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana showcases anti-corruption initiatives at UN Vienna convention

    Nana Oye Bampoe Addo led Ghana's delegation to the 17th Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in Vienna, where she highlighted the government's anti-corruption initiatives including Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), youth engagement programmes, and capacity building efforts under President John Dramani Mahama's administration.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. NCCE calls on students to lead anti-corruption campaign

    The National Commission for Civic Education has urged students and young people to lead the fight against corruption, which it says has weakened the country's fundamental values and hindered development. The NCCE organised a tertiary-level symposium with the University of Technology and Applied Sciences to discuss ethical leadership, accountability, and the rule of law.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. CHRAJ petition filed against Free Zones CEO over alleged misconduct

    A petition has been filed at CHRAJ seeking an investigation into alleged misconduct by Ghana Free Zones Authority CEO Dr Mary Awusi, who is accused of misusing official working hours for media appearances and discussions unrelated to her official duties. The petitioners are asking CHRAJ to determine whether her conduct constitutes a breach of public service ethics, administrative impropriety, or misuse of state resources.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. NCCE calls youth to report corrupt practices to authorities

    The Northern Regional Director of the NCCE has urged young people to actively report corrupt practices to appropriate authorities, noting that corruption limits youth access to quality education, employment opportunities, and essential social services, and erodes public trust in state institutions. The call was made during a civic education engagement at the Tamale School of Hygiene, part of the PAIReD project funded by GIZ and the EU.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Thirty journalists trained on Ghana's UPR review process

    Thirty journalists completed a two-day training on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, recommendations and media reporting, organised by POS Foundation and UNFPA ahead of Ghana's 2027 review. The UPR is a UN mechanism that reviews the human rights records of all 194 member states every five years, and Ghana has undergone four review cycles since 2008.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. NCCE sensitises Techire SHS students on corruption and rule of law

    The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) held a sensitisation programme at Techire Senior High School in Tano North Municipality aimed at inculcating values of integrity and patriotism in youth. Officials emphasised discipline, punctuality and time-consciousness as critical to personal success and national development, while covering topics including conflict of interest, accountability and ethical leadership.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Lawyers demand probe into Upper East police operation deaths

    Lawyers for families of two men killed in a police operation at Zuarungu on April 29, 2026, have called for an independent investigation, disputing the Ghana Police Service's account and alleging the individuals were seated at their residence with no armed confrontation or gunfire exchange when police entered and made arrests.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 11 May

  1. Ghana's anti-corruption institutions face judicial pressure in April–May 2026

    Ghana's anti-corruption architecture—built over three decades through the Office of the Special Prosecutor (created 2017), the Economic and Organised Crime Office, and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice—has come under simultaneous High Court and constitutional pressure. In April and May 2026, rulings declared the OSP's independent prosecutorial mandate void and expunged an EOCO lawyer from a high-profile case, threatening to reduce the system from functioning accountability to a "formally impressive but practically defanged structure."

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Irresponsible court reporting erodes public trust in judiciary

    The Upper East Regional Director of CHRAJ cautioned journalists against inaccurate, sensationalised, and unverified crime and court reporting, warning that such practices undermine public trust in the justice system, prejudice cases, and weaken confidence in the judiciary. He made the remarks during a court and crime reporting training organised by the Ghana Journalists Association in Bolgatanga for World Press Freedom Day.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Judge advocates court and prison visits for young people

    Justice Ernest Pascal Gemadzie, the Upper East Regional Supervising High Court Judge, has advocated for structured educational visits to courts and prisons for young people, particularly at junior high school level, as a strategy to reduce crime and promote law-abiding behaviour by helping them understand the consequences of criminal actions.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana's governance structure empties all state boards upon election

    On inauguration day, Ghana's Presidential Transitions Act automatically removes all board members from every state-owned enterprise simultaneously, requiring the new government to undertake months-long appointment cycles that consume significant political energy and administrative bandwidth.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Survey shows public backs strengthening Ghana's Special Prosecutor

    A survey of 412 Ghanaians found 55.2 per cent expressed confidence in the Office of the Special Prosecutor's ability to fight corruption independently, more than any other accountability institution. Participants at a regional dialogue in Tamale urged that the OSP be strengthened to investigate cases, prosecute offenders, and recover stolen assets more effectively.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. NCCE educates Pope John SHS on corruption and rule of law

    The New Juaben North Municipal Office of the NCCE engaged Pope John Senior High School students on the rule of law and fighting corruption, focusing on influence peddling, abuse of office, and ethical leadership as part of the PAIRED project. The Eastern Regional Director of the NCCE urged students to uphold honesty and warned against minor acts of dishonesty such as examination malpractice as early signs of corruption.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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