As the largest generation in history, the aspirations and achievements of these 1.8 billion people pose as an amazing opportunity for development through empowerment and inclusion in every policy implemented.
A study in Kintampo, a town in Brong Ahafo region of Ghana indicated that, initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of birth could save 22% of new-born deaths.
The working session focused on discussing and validating a preliminary situational analysis for the development of a comprehensive Advocacy Strategy that will further contribute to reducing the child streetism phenomenon in Ghana.
The Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) has held a two day national civil society organisations forum with the theme: “CSO’s Role in Transformational Local Governance reform in Ghana”. The forum took place from 27th to 28th June,2018 at the International Students Guest Centre, Teiman, Accra.
According to Mr. Emmanuel Kwame Mensah who works with the International Labour Organization – Ghana Office, there has been significant progress in curbing the menace of child labour
CYIB - Curious Minds works to ensure that all children and youth are well informed and meaningfully participate in decision-making that affects their lives by advocating, generating knowledge,
Christy Turlington once said; “Access to maternal healthcare is a right”. This means that it must be accessible to every woman regardless of their financial status or geographical location.
Obstetric Fistula is an injury to the birth canal, resulting from prolonged labour that has devastating physical and psychological effects on women’s lives. Its persistence reveals vast inequalities in access to reproductive health care.