Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit — Ghana Police unit handling sexual abuse and domestic violence cases, including arrest and investigation of offenders.
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Joy Online
… ASP Ama Nyarko Winifred, Bono East Regional Commander of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), confirmed that child abuse cases in the region are rising. …
Discipline or Abuse: What happens when ‘Discipline’ becomes torture? A 12-Year-Old’s harrowing taleJoy Online
… The Federation further wants mandatory background and psychological screening for non-teaching staff in pre-tertiary institutions and a swift, transparent police investigation, including appropriate involvement of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU). …
GFD condemns BOGISS over disciplinary action against 14-year-old allegedly abused by watchmenJoy Online
… It also wants investigators to establish when the second alleged perpetrator became known and when the case was referred to the Police, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) and relevant child protection authorities. …
Eduwatch demands review of BOGISS decision against 14-year-old alleged sexual abuse victimJoy Online
… She identified the Ghana Education Service, the Department of Gender, Social Welfare, and the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service, as well as community leaders as key stakeholders in addressing gender-based violence.
Eastern Regional Coordinating Council, UNFPA train 120 parents on adolescent sexual and reproductive healthJoy Online
… Sexual harassment remains a concern The POS Foundation cited data from the National Development Planning Commission’s 2023 report showing that 131 cases of sexual harassment were reported to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service betwee …
POS Foundation raises alarm over student cohabitation, sexual harassment on university campusesJoy Online
… He said the complainant reported to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service on July 24 that the victim had left home at about 2200 hours on July 23 and had not returned. …
Commercial tricycle rider jailed 7 years for defiling minorJoy Online
… He said the complainant reported to the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service on July 24 that the victim had left home at about 2200 hours on July 23 and had not returned. …
Commercial tricycle rider jailed seven years for defiling minorThe Ghanaian Times
… The dialogue, organised by ARHR, brought together representatives of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the Ghana Education Service (GES), the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police, civil society organisations, and traditional authorities, among othe …
Stigma blocking teens from reproductive health info — ARHRJoy Online
… Officials from the Ghana Health Service and the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service also educated participants on the various forms of gender-based violence, including economic abuse, domestic violence, and the denial of reproductive aut …
NCCE engages communities to address challenges facing adolescents’ growthJoy Online
… Officials from the Ghana Health Service and the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service also educated participants on the various forms of gender-based violence, including economic abuse, domestic violence, and the denial of reproductive aut …
NCCE engages communities to address challenges facing adolescents’ growthA 12-year-old girl was severely beaten by her stepmother with a metal key and knife for taking money and a key, an act that resulted in a four-month prison sentence. The incident reflects a broader pattern: 94 per cent of children aged 1 to 14 in Ghana experience some form of physical punishment or psychological aggression, and Ghana ranks first globally in this statistic.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 12-year-old girl was severely beaten by her stepmother with a metal key and knife for taking money and a key, an act that resulted in a four-month prison sentence. The incident reflects a broader pattern: 94 per cent of children aged 1 to 14 in Ghana experience some form of physical punishment or psychological aggression, and Ghana ranks first globally in this statistic.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations has condemned Bolgatanga Girls' Senior High School's disciplinary action against a 14-year-old autistic student allegedly sexually abused by two school watchmen, calling it "institutional betrayal" and demanding reversal of all sanctions. The GFD argues that a child cannot be guilty of her own abuse and should have been treated as requiring protection rather than as a perpetrator.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has called for an immediate review of Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School's decision to withdraw boarding status for one academic year from a 14-year-old student who was allegedly sexually abused by two security personnel on school premises. Eduwatch said the student should not face disciplinary or educational consequences for alleged sexual conduct involving adults, and the two security personnel have been arrested and are expected to face criminal charges.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eastern Regional Coordinating Council and the United Nations Population Fund trained 120 parents in the Birim North and Kwahu West districts on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, under the Adolescent Girls Programme. The training aims to help parents guide their children through adolescence and continue conversations about the challenges adolescents face.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Perfector of Sentiments Foundation has raised concerns over student cohabitation and sexual harassment at Ghana's public universities, warning these practices could undermine safe learning environments. The organisation's study of five public universities—University of Ghana, University of Education Winneba, University of Cape Coast, KNUST, and UDS—found cohabitation particularly prevalent at University of Education Winneba and University of Cape Coast, noting it can contribute to domestic conflicts and escalate into abuse.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court has sentenced Nicholas Adjarlolo, 23, a commercial tricycle rider, to seven years' imprisonment for defiling a 13-year-old Junior High School student at Sawer, Somanya. The victim was found with the accused at his residence after her mother reported her missing; medical examination confirmed sexual activity, and the accused admitted to intercourse with the minor.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court has sentenced 23-year-old Nicholas Adjarlolo, a commercial tricycle rider, to seven years' imprisonment for defiling a 13-year-old Junior High School student at Sawer, near Somanya. He was convicted under Section 101(2) of the Criminal Offences Act for defilement of a female under 16 years.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Adolescents across Ghana face barriers—including misconceptions, cultural norms, stigma, and parental resistance—that prevent access to comprehensive reproductive health education, according to the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights. The group emphasized that policy frameworks exist but implementation remains challenging.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Commission for Civic Education has intensified community engagement in Chereponi District to address challenges affecting adolescents' growth, focusing on sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and prevention of gender-based violence through a partnership with the United Nations Population Fund and funding from Global Affairs Canada.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Commission for Civic Education has conducted community engagement in Chereponi District to address challenges affecting adolescents' growth, focusing on sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and prevention of gender-based violence. The initiative, implemented with the United Nations Population Fund and funded by Global Affairs Canada, brought together over 100 community members to promote behavioural change and equip adolescents with accurate health information.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police DOVVSU arrested a 44-year-old man in Ketu South Municipality on allegations of sexually exploiting his 16-year-old daughter since age 10, including arranging encounters with other men. The abuse came to light when the victim disclosed it to a teacher after her father refused to pay her examination fees.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit of Ghana Police arrested a 44-year-old man in Ketu South Municipality, Volta Region, over allegations of sexually exploiting his 16-year-old daughter since she was about 10 years old. According to the Municipal Department of Social Welfare, the victim disclosed repeated exploitation, including facilitated encounters with other men, after telling a teacher her father refused to pay examination fees following her refusal to comply with his demands.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joseph Nyarko, 36, was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment with hard labour by Odumase Krobo Circuit Court for defiling a 12-year-old girl in Somanya in 2024. The victim later tested positive for HIV; investigations revealed Nyarko is an HIV patient who had defaulted on antiretroviral treatment and allegedly engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse with unsuspecting persons.
9 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Police arrested ten Nigerian nationals suspected of engaging in commercial sex work at Chirano in the Western North Region. The suspects admitted to voluntarily travelling to Ghana for the purpose, and authorities are working with the Ghana Immigration Service to arrange their repatriation.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The High Court in Tamale sentenced Abdallah Mohammed to 15 years imprisonment in hard labour for defiling a 14-year-old girl at Nyanshegu, plus an additional six months for perjury. ActionAid Ghana and Activista Ghana welcomed the conviction as a major victory for child protection and the fight against sexual and gender-based violence.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A 30-year-old undertaker has been granted bail of GH¢20,000 with two sureties after being charged with allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl at Mepe in the North Tongu District. The accused pleaded not guilty to defilement of a female under 16 years and is yet to satisfy the bail conditions.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations has condemned a male teacher, identified as Eric Buernotey Apaflo, for assaulting a female student at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region's Atwima Mponua District. The council described the incident, captured in a viral video, as a violation of the Ghana Education Service Code of Conduct and as gender-based violence.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Cynthia Morrison, former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has called for the urgent relocation and protection of an alleged victim in a defilement case involving a police officer and his biological daughter, emphasizing the need for counselling support for both the child and her mother and full involvement of the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has commissioned a new shelter for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, with the facility providing a safe haven and support services to help victims rebuild their lives. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection described the shelter as a place of refuge, dignity and restoration for individuals who have suffered abuse.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection commissioned a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence, which will provide safe refuge, counselling, medical care, legal aid and psychosocial support. The minister acknowledged that despite existing interventions including the Domestic Violence Act and DOVVSU, access to safe shelters remains limited.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
At least six schoolchildren were defiled in the Upper East Region between July 2025 and March 2026, with a teacher among suspects arrested in connection with the cases. The region also recorded 376 pregnant girls and lactating mothers who sat for national examinations during the same period.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested Lucinda Naomi Otchere, a midwife at Trust Mother and Child Hospital in Osu, for alleged involvement in a child trafficking syndicate; two children have been rescued, while a five-year-old girl remains missing. The suspect allegedly received a seven-year-old girl and paid GH¢20,000, and made a further GH¢35,000 payment to facilitate the trafficking of another five-year-old girl to a couple in Pokuase.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service arrested three Ghanaians in connection with the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material following a joint operation with the Australian Federal Police and Interpol. The arrests stem from investigations into an international child exploitation case linked to an Australian offender currently standing trial, with intelligence indicating the suspects received funds from the Australian suspect in exchange for child sexual exploitation material.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A broadcast journalist has raised concerns over Ghana Police's handling of an alleged incest and defilement case involving a police officer and his teenage daughter, questioning both the pace of investigations and the public disclosure of the minor's identity in a police press release.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has interdicted Inspector Desmond Owusu Afriyie, stationed at Mamponteng in Ashanti Region, following allegations of defilement and incest involving his 14-year-old daughter. The suspect was arrested in February 2026 after a complaint was lodged in November 2025 and was released on enquiry bail pending further investigation.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A police inspector's wife has accused him of sexually abusing their biological teenage daughter, allegedly impregnating her and forcing a termination. She told Adom FM that the case was reported to police but was not properly handled for months; the victim has since tested positive for HIV and is struggling in school.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A woman has accused the father of her daughter—a Police Inspector stationed in Garu, Upper East Region—of sexually abusing the girl over several years, allegedly resulting in pregnancy and HIV infection. According to the mother, the abuse began when the child was about 10 years old, and the girl's disclosure to a hospital doctor eventually led to the inspector being questioned by police.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has followed up on an alleged child abuse case in Accra where a young boy was reportedly tied to a motorbike and dragged, confirming that the child is responding positively to treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre but remains traumatised and in severe pain. The Ministry's team is coordinating with police investigations and has recommended psychosocial and social welfare support for the family.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Central Regional Department of Gender trained students at Cape Coast School for the Deaf on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), while calling for amendments or new legislation to address emerging TFGBV issues such as deepfake videos and online impersonation that have caused emotional trauma to many Ghanaian women.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →