UNICEF — United Nations agency appearing in coverage of child welfare, early childhood development, and public health in Ghana.
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… UNICEF’s latest global analysis shows that at least 242 million students had their education disrupted by climate-related hazards in 2024 alone. …
When the waters recede, the trauma remainsJoy Online
… The programme is being supported by the Ministry of Education, World Bank, UNICEF, SCALE Funders, and technical partners including Sabre Education, Chance for Childhood, Children Believe, Right To Play, Lively Minds, and Innovations for Poverty Action.
GES trains fourth cohort of district teacher support team on early childhood educationThe Chronicle
… The minister also commended development partners, including the World Bank, the European Union, the Norwegian Government and UNICEF, for supporting the development and rollout of the education database. …
Only 50 per cent of private schools captured on national database –GovernmentThe Ghanaian Times
… A former Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year, he has consistently used his platform to champion global causes with UNICEF and the World Bank, including climate action, literacy, and youth empowerment. …
Exclusive Events Ghana unveil star-studded judges for 69th Miss Ghana auditionsThe Chronicle
… According to UNICEF, millions of children around the world continue to face violence, exploitation and abuse, while child protection remains a critical responsibility for governments, communities and institutions. …
Editorial: GES Must Act On School Money Collection SchemesJoy Online
A new UNICEF study has found that Ghana’s investments in children are arriving too late and are disproportionately concentrated in later childhood, potentially limiting the country’s ability to maximise lifelong outcomes. …
Ghana spends too little on early childhood development, urges policy shift – UNICEF reportJoy Online
Ghana risks widening inequality and weakening the systems designed to support children if it fails to balance investments across health, education, social protection and child welfare, according to a new UNICEF-backed study. …
Ghana risks deepening inequality by neglecting early childhood investment – UNICEF studyBusiness & Financial Times
… UNICEF. (2021). …
Twenty years after the Persons with Disability Act, 2006 (Act 715)…The Chronicle
Air pollution is now the country’s second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure-Report this has been confirmed by data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, and the State of Global Air report, which indicate that air pollution is now the country’s se …
Vehicle Pollution, A Leading Risk Factor For Death In Ghana Both In Children And Working ClassJoy Online
… This has been confirmed by data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, and the State of Global Air report, which indicate that air pollution is now the country’s second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure There are alarming statistics showing that a …
Vehicle pollution, a leading risk factor for death in Ghana both the children and working classRecent floods in Ghana killed at least 12 people, left 7 missing, and affected 7,761 households. An opinion piece argues that the disaster—which disrupts education, displaces families, and leaves psychological wounds—represents a Women, Peace and Security issue extending far beyond the visible physical damage.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Recent floods in Ghana killed at least 12 people, left 7 missing, and affected 7,761 households. An opinion piece argues that the disaster—which disrupts education, displaces families, and leaves psychological wounds—represents a Women, Peace and Security issue extending far beyond the visible physical damage.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has trained the fourth cohort of district teacher support teams on early childhood education under its Harmonised Scale Programme, which aims to improve kindergarten quality through play-based, child-centered teaching. The initiative includes plans to retrain more than 32,000 kindergarten teachers and end the practice of assigning pregnant, unwell, or disciplined teachers to kindergarten classrooms.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Minister of Education launched the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System to collect real-time data on schools, teachers, enrolment, and infrastructure; about 90 per cent of public school data has been captured, but private school participation stands at around 50 per cent.
2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Exclusive Events Ghana has unveiled a panel of judges for the 69th Miss Ghana auditions, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra. The competition runs under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy" and seeks young women with intelligence, confidence, leadership qualities, and purpose-driven vision.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chronicle editorial criticizes ALMS Preparatory School's "Icon Contest," which requires pupils to solicit money from the public for potential school fee waivers, arguing that schools should not transform children into money-collection agents and that such practices conflict with Ghana's begging laws.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A UNICEF report finds that Ghana's public spending on children is concentrated in later childhood, with ages 0–5 receiving just 13% of child spending despite representing roughly one-third of the child population. The study recommends rebalancing spending away from education-heavy allocations toward prenatal and early childhood development.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A UNICEF-backed study finds that children aged 0–5 years, who make up about one-third of Ghana's child population, receive only 13% of public spending on children. The report warns that imbalanced investments across health, education, social protection and child welfare create systemic weaknesses that prevent children from accessing all available support.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
On the twentieth anniversary of Ghana's Persons with Disability Act 2006, an article reflects on how persons with disability continue to face daily barriers in accessing basic services and navigating public spaces designed without their needs in mind.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Air pollution is Ghana's second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure, with vehicle pollution a major contributor in urban centres; national estimates attribute 28,000–32,000 deaths annually to air pollution, representing about 14 percent of all deaths in Ghana.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Air pollution, driven largely by vehicle emissions, is now Ghana's second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure. The WHO, UNICEF, and State of Global Air report estimate air pollution causes between 28,000 and 32,000 deaths annually—about 14 percent of all deaths in Ghana—with PM2.5 pollution from vehicles contributing to approximately 2,800 deaths yearly in Greater Accra alone.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Adaklu District Chief Executive has advised members of the District Child Protection Committee to promote modern parenting that emphasizes emotional intelligence, collaborative problem-solving, and mutual respect over traditional "command and control" approaches. The remarks came at the close of a two-day UNICEF-led training workshop for the committee focused on child protection response activities and adolescent protection issues.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An investigation of a community area where battery recycling, automotive repair, and scrap metal operations operate alongside homes and food vendors reveals significant lead exposure risks. Workers handle hazardous materials with little to no protective equipment, despite public health experts and the World Health Organisation identifying battery dismantling and informal recycling as major sources of lead exposure that can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and heart.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission on Friday hosted a farewell courtesy call for UNICEF's outgoing Representative to Ghana, Osama Makkawi Khogali, at the conclusion of his three-year tenure. The NDPC Director-General described UNICEF as one of Ghana's most valued development partners, particularly in advancing the welfare of children and vulnerable populations.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Susan Temley Akortia, Adaklu District Director of the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, has stated that the best interest and safety of children must always be the primary consideration in every decision-making process. According to a 2024 UNICEF/WHO survey cited by Akortia, one in five girls experienced sexual violence before age 18, while one in seven boys suffered similar abuse.
1 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 →
The Underground Mining Alliance, a Newmont Ahafo subsidiary, held a World Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign in Kenyasi on May 28, delivering health education and free sanitary products to basic school girls, and donated $2,000 to St. Elizabeth Catholic Hospital in Hwediem to support medical equipment replacement and emergency ward expansion from 7 to 30 beds.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of Rights and Responsibilities Initiatives called for greater support to help children discover, nurture, and develop their talents, noting that many talented children struggle due to limited opportunities, inadequate facilities, lack of financial support, and insufficient parental or societal encouragement—particularly in rural communities.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's institutions have not meaningfully improved in protecting women's safety since the 1990s serial killings of marginalized women; citing WHO data showing one in three women globally have experienced physical or sexual violence, and Ghana Statistical Service figures indicating 24.4% of women aged 15–49 have experienced intimate partner violence and 35.2% emotional violence.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection inaugurated a Technical Working Group to review the current National Plan of Action on human trafficking (2022–2026) and develop a new plan for 2027–2031. The Minister emphasized that human trafficking remains a significant challenge requiring coordinated collaboration to protect vulnerable groups.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced at the World Health Assembly that Ghana is on track to exit financial support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, by 2030 as it strengthens self-reliance in healthcare financing and vaccine delivery.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrotoons, an animation studio focused on bringing African stories to global audiences, officially launched in Accra with a premiere of its flagship animated series Selase's Adventures, attended by cultural leaders, diplomats, and development sector stakeholders across Africa.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrotoons, an animation studio focused on bringing African stories to global audiences, officially launched in Accra with a high-energy event attended by cultural leaders, diplomats, and stakeholders. The launch marks a milestone in the studio's mission to build a globally scalable platform for African children's content, starting with its flagship animated series Selase's Adventures.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection graduated the 5th cohort of trainees under the Social Services Workforce Training Programme, equipping them with skills and knowledge for social protection delivery. Officials urged graduates to translate their training into meaningful community-level impact focused on protecting human dignity and ensuring no individuals or families are overlooked.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu reaffirmed the government's commitment to TVET reform at the launch of the 3rd Edition of the Ghana TVET Report, describing it as essential for evidence-based policymaking. The government aims to increase TVET enrolment from approximately 11 per cent to 20 per cent through expanded infrastructure, modern facilities, industry partnerships, and programmes including Competency-Based Training and structured apprenticeships.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Water Resources Commission organized an inter-school quiz competition in Abuakwa South Municipality to commemorate World Water Day 2026, testing pupils' knowledge on water resource management, sanitation, environmental protection, and the dangers of illegal mining. The initiative aims to promote water conservation and environmental stewardship among young people.
6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Vice President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana has warned that illegal mining (galamsey) is developing into a major public health crisis requiring the same urgency as COVID-19, citing contamination of water bodies with mercury, arsenic and lead that expose pregnant women and children to serious health risks, with frontline health workers already observing premature births and increased congenital abnormalities in affected communities.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has begun enrolling 400,000 newly eligible households onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, expanding the social protection scheme which has grown from 1,654 households in 2008 to approximately 350,000 prior to the latest reassessment. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, follows a nationwide reassessment and provides financial assistance to extremely poor households including the elderly, persons with disabilities, orphans, and vulnerable children.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →