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Eastern Region achieves 100 percent polio Vaccination: Koforidua, June 13, GNA - The Eastern Regional Disease Control Unit (DCU), has achieved more

GES to distribute shoes to deprived schools : Assin Kushea (Ash), June 13, GNA - The Assin North Municipal Education Office will distribute

Government assists market fire victims: Accra, June 13, GNA - President John Mahama has directed that a GH¢2 million fund

Russia lauds Ghana’s democratic credentials : Accra, June 12, GNA – Russia has lauded Ghana’s democratic credentials; characterised by respect for

Reconstruction of Central Market to ease congestion: Kumasi, June 13, GNA - Mr Akwasi Oppong-Ofosu, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development,

MTN invests GHC105 million to improve network: Sunyani, June 13, GNA – The Multi Telecommunication Network (MTN) is investing $105 million this

GRA clamps down on tax defaulters : Takoradi June 13, GNA - The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Wednesday sealed off the

Mining affects education in Wassa District: Sekyere-Krobo (W/R), June 13, GNA- Mr Anthony Aggrey, Wassa East District Chief Executive, has noted

SDF approves GHC 22 million grants for skills development: Accra, June 12, GNA - The Skills Development Fund (SDF) has approved the disbursement of

Presiding officers can accept unstamped ballots – Dr Afari Gyan: Accra, June 12, GNA - Dr Kwadwo Afari Gyan, Chairman of the Electoral Commission and

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1. Russia lauds Ghana’s democratic credentials: (Politics); Accra, June 12, GNA – Russia has lauded Ghana’s democratic credentials; characterised by respect for human rights, press freedom and the rule of law, which has boosted its image as a reference ...; Created on 13 June 2013
2. Parliament approves budget estimates for eight public institutions: (Business & Economics); ... the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), the National Labour Commission (NLC), the National Media Commission (NMC) and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the ...; Created on 21 March 2013
3. Tradition, Discrimination and the Rights of Women: (Features); ... It is also an insult to God's wisdom and creation since it divides human race and impedes development and progress of those discriminated against. Morally, no child has ever asked to be born. Children ...; Created on 19 March 2013
4. SSNIT organises best media reporter awards: (General); ... old age poverty. Dr Odoom said social security was a basic human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) which every Ghanaian must know. ...; Created on 18 February 2013
5. GNA samples Christian views about gay marriage: (Religion); ... (GNA) delved into the position of Christians on the issue. Nana Oye Lithur, a Lawyer and Human Rights Advocate has been in the spot light for supporting the rights of gays. ...; Created on 04 February 2013
6. Mercury treaty will help protect right to health – Human Right Watch: (Health & Lifestyle); ... Human Rights Watch, one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights, said this in a press statement made available to the Ghana News Agency on Saturday. ...; Created on 21 January 2013
7. Gender Advocates hail the nomination of Nana Oye: (General); ... Protection, and questioned whether it was for the advancement of human rights or the promotion of homosexuality. Dr Amo Antwi said the mandate of the Ministry was to provide ...; Created on 15 January 2013
8. Global trends in mercury emissions and their impact remain stable - UNEP: (Science /Technology); Accra, Jan. 13, GNA - The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) says global emissions of mercury have remained relatively stable in the last twenty years, with 2010 emissions from human ...; Created on 14 January 2013
9. Overview of the 2012 elections in Eastern Region: (Features); ... identified were representatives of Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Coalition of Domestic Election Observers and the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG). ...; Created on 14 January 2013
10. NPP’s boycott of President’s inauguration is contempt of the Constitution – Vinyo: (Politics); ... resource state institutions such as the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Department of Social Welfare to enable them ...; Created on 07 January 2013
11. Indian: rape victim’s death demands action – Human Rights Watch: (Crime); ... Human Rights Watch (HRW) said. The attack catalyzed massive nationwide demonstrations and re-opened public debate about reforming India’s inadequate laws and practices ...; Created on 02 January 2013
12. Veep directs ministers to prepare handing over notes: (Politics); ... House of Chiefs, Nana Soglo Alloh IV, Vice President of Volta Regional House of Chiefs, and Dr Agyeman Badu-Akosa. Others are Mr A.K Bonney, Nana Oye Lithur, Executive Director of Human Rights Advocacy ...; Created on 13 December 2012
13. President Mahama inaugurates a 24-member Transition Team: (Politics); ... Alloh IV, Vice President of Volta Region House of Chiefs, and Dr Agyeman Badu-Akosa are some of the members of the team. The rest of the members include; Mr A.K Bonney, Nana Oye Lithur, Human rights ...; Created on 13 December 2012
14. UNESCO Director-General deplores murder of Russian journalist: (General); ... and press freedom. Article 1 of the Constitution of the Organisation requires “further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms, which ...; Created on 13 December 2012
15. WB studies call for better prevention and treatment for sex workers, drug users: (General); ... to Care and Human Rights, found that achieving high rates of coverage of HIV prevention and treatment services among men who have sex with men had a significant positive impact on the overall trajectory ...; Created on 30 November 2012
16. 14 Ghanaians in Tanzania to attend training in strategic communication for development: (Business & Economics); ... Teeteh Teinor of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice. The rest are Mr Kofi Asare, Mr George Ferguson Laing and Mr Frank Agyei-Owusu, all from the Council for ...; Created on 26 November 2012
17. African Episcopal Zion Church to fast and pray for Ghana’s elections: (Religion); ... December 6th and 7th for Ghana, which now has become a beacon of hope for democratic advancement in Africa and the world at large. He said the call for peace, non-violence, civility and human rights, ...; Created on 26 November 2012
18. Woman appeals to Attorney General and IGP for son's release: (General); ... Human Rights advocates to assist in the release of her only son currently languishing in prison custody. Madam Nzemede Tayiba made the appeal through the Ghana News Agency ...; Created on 19 November 2012
19. “Ghanaians will denounce political traditions for NDC”- President Mahama: (Politics); ... on account of the human-centred programmes the government had initiated over the years. He said the performance of the NDC in the last four years had overwhelmed the electorate to the extent ...; Created on 19 November 2012
20. Ghana joins other nations to launch 2012 State of the World Population Report: (Health & Lifestyle); ... Mr Robert Joseph Mettle-Nunoo made the pledge when he launched the report in Accra. He said family planning was a human right issue and required the commitment of individuals ...; Created on 15 November 2012

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