Dear First Lady Fatima Bio: Congratulations on your husband’s victory at the 2018 elections in Sierra Leone! I write this letter on behalf of the majority of women and girls in Sierra Leone, who are illiterate, living in…
The story of my life and living cannot be complete without mentioning technology. To some, this may be blasphemy, but to me, who went through it, it is to the glory of God Almighty. The summary of my message is no one can…
Good night great legend of our time,Ambassador Aramide Oikelome.You came,you saw ,you conquered! Through your good works you have left your footprints on the sands of times.Three lessons we learned from you: i)Be humble for…
A deadly pandemic hits at an alarming rate and brings untold pain and hardship upon the whole world. All of a sudden, life came to a standstill as public health and economic issues escalated, dominating the long lists of…
It’s a wow before I even proceed to write how the idea of coming to Nigeria barely 6 months after I joined World Pulse came up. For starters, am a people’s person and am in full embrace of that personality today. Human…
On the 9th of March 2019, in celebration of International Women’s day on the theme, ” Balance for Better ”, Sowing Seeds of Tumaini together with World Pulse, Inspire it Online, KYUSA and SAFY Uganda we held a whatsapp…
Exactly a week ago I posted on this platform about the Gambaga "Witches" Camp. A camp where innocent widows are accused as witches are send to live there for the rest if their lives. Oh Mine God! Please Which sinful human…
Difficult situations are always bound to arise each step of our way which can deter our progress in life. But how we deal with such situations would determine our failure or success in life. I bring you a story of a little…
. Somewhere along West Africa`s Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean, lies the nation of Ghana,hailed as Africa`s Gold Child.Enshrined in a rich cultural diversity;the multi-colors of the Kente fabric,the flavor of exotic…
Teaching, Accountancy and planning are my interest areas. The concern for healthy social development, children interest, youth discipline and capacity development as well as safety net for the socially excluded, motivated me…
I have tried to think of one moment of hope but now with World Pulse it has become impossible. My head and heart are full of those exquisite moments when I read about one more woman, one more strong story of courage, of…
What We Do, Why We Do It, and Results. ACRO Ghana exists to unleash the potential of people in communities to make positive change happen. Our mission is to establish, support sustainable economic and social development…
By Shirley Asiedu-Addo A total of 100 women with fistula are waiting for their surgeries hopefully if financial help comes soon. The Our Lady of Grace hospital at Mankessim in the Central region of Ghana does the surgeries…
Whenever I reflect back on my life and wonder about the repeated occurrences of sexual abuse, I realize that we sometimes make choices that put us in harms way; choices that are facilitated by middle men who care more about…
I was between the ages of ten (10) to thirteen (13). However, at this age I could read and see who was telling me the truth or who was doing the right thing. I knew wrong from right. It was a big compound house we had, where…
Executive Summary The concept of “human dignity” is the basis of human rights. People live in dignity if their basic human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. Governments that respect human rights are working to…
There is a saying in my community that one can only bend a fish while it is fresh and wet, or else it would break when dry. Probably, this explains why I am especially attracted to young adults and enjoy mentoring, as I find…
There are many women worldwide that need a boost of capital in order to establish themselves with earning capability. The loan investment required is very small, but makes a big difference. Kiva.org is a worldwide collective…
We can have 'heaven on Earth' Marriages' I am a survivor of spousal abuse: Lots of women in Ghana and the world at large face several challenges. One of the common ones is spousal abuse. I am a survivor of spousal abuse and…
As part of our campaign to break the cycle of spousal abuse and promote healthy relationships, Bendoweh Foundation visited one of the high schools in the Northern Region of Ghana to education them on spousal abuse. They were…
The Women, Peace and Security agenda is inextricably linked to the progress of gender equality and women’s rights commitments made by member states of the United Nations (UN). But as we are experiencing more and more - in…
How I have waited for this special day? I have longed to expose this especial camp to the entire world. Today, is my day and definitely nothing is going to hold me back. I will speak with confidence and with hope. Perhaps…
Female genital mutilation (FGM) includes procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. It comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the…
Just this week, a Ghanaian friend shared with me a local news. The headline is somewhat surprising as it reads, YOU CAN BE JAILED FOR 2 YEARS FOR DENYING YOUR HUSBANDS SEX– POLICE WARNS WIVES . After reading and discussing…
My names are Joseph Kobla Wemakor, but my friends call me "HUMAN RIGHTS", for short. I'm a seasoned freelance journalist, a youth leader, a Sustainable Development Goals advocate (SDGs) and a staunch human rights activist in…
