… Citing a UNICEF Ghana report, she said young people between the ages of 10 and 24 constituted about one-third of Ghana’s population, and investing in children and youth development is essential to the country’s future growth and productivity. …
Children must be supported to discover and develop their talents — AdvocateGhana Minute.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
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- May 2026
… According to UNICEF, one in five girls between 15 and 19 has already experienced sexual violence. …
Sweety Aborchie Writes: Women, Power, Politics, Issue 3: Silence is not consent… In a brief statement, the Head of the Human Trafficking Secretariat, Madam Abena Annobea, commended UNICEF, partners and stakeholders for their continuous support towards Ghana’s efforts to eliminate human trafficking. …
MoGCSP inaugurates, swears in Technical Working Group for new National Plan of Action on elimination of human trafficking… It brings together donor and partner governments, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, the World Bank, vaccine manufacturers, technical agencies, civil society organisations, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other private sector partners. …
Ghana on track to exit Gavi Vaccine funding by 2030 — Mahama announces at World Health Assembly… Embassy Ghana ● Sonya Sagan, Social and Behaviour Change Manager, UNICEF ● Esben Emborg, Innovative Finance Specialist, UNICEF Their presence underscored the increasing alignment between governments, international institutions, and private sector innovators in advancing Africa’s …
Afrotoons holds pre-launch celebration in Ghana, signaling a new era for African Children’s storytelling… Embassy Ghana ● Sonya Sagan, Social and Behaviour Change Manager, UNICEF ● Esben Emborg, Innovative Finance Specialist, UNICEF Their presence underscored the increasing alignment between governments, international institutions, and private sector innovators in advancing Africa’s …
Afrotoons holds pre-launch celebration in Ghana, signaling new era for African Children’s storytelling… Representing UNICEF, Child Protection Specialist Young Joo Lee described social work as one of the most demanding yet essential professions in national development, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to supporting continuous capacity building in the sector. …
Social work graduates urged to strengthen impact in social protection delivery… Development partners, including representatives from Germany, UNICEF and GOVET/BIBB, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ghana’s TVET transformation through technical assistance, funding and knowledge exchange. …
Government reaffirms commitment to TVET reform at launch of Ghana TVET report 2026… The international campaign, led by UN-Water, UNICEF, and UN Women, drew attention to the disproportionate burden that water scarcity places on women and girls while also recognizing their essential role in water governance, sanitation advocacy, and sustainable resource management …
Water Resources Commission marks world water day with schools’ quiz competition- April 2026
… Dr Oppong noted that although Ghana-specific large-scale studies are still limited, global health bodies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF have already documented the harmful effects of heavy metal exposure on foetal development and child health. …
Treat galamsey like COVID-19 or Ghana’s future — Paediatrician warns gov’t
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Children need support to discover and develop talents
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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.
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Yesterday
Children need support to discover and develop talents
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.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's institutions fail to protect women from violence
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.
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Thursday 21 May
Ghana establishes working group for new anti-trafficking national plan
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 →
Monday 18 May
Ghana plans to exit Gavi vaccine funding by 2030
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 →
Saturday 16 May
Afrotoons animation studio launches in Accra with African storytelling mission
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 launches animation studio in Accra with African stories
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 →
Tuesday 12 May
5th cohort of social work graduates completes training programme
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 →
Friday 8 May
Government targets TVET enrolment increase to 20 per cent
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 →
Wednesday 6 May
Water Resources Commission holds school quiz on World Water Day
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 →
Wednesday 29 April
Paediatrician urges urgent national response to galamsey health crisis
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 →
Monday 27 April
Government enrolls 400,000 new households in LEAP Programme
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 →