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GJA to Honour Champions of Press Freedom on WPFD

Accra: The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) will honour 24 individuals and institutions who have championed press freedom and supported the cause of the Association. This forms part of activities to mark this year’s World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), with President John Dramani Mahama as the Special Guest of Honour. The event is scheduled for 1800 […]

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TUC Urges Government to Ensure Living Wages That Uphold Worker Dignity

Accra: Mr. Bernard Owusu, Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has urged the government to implement a comprehensive living wage policy that prioritizes dignity and fairness for workers. “We must adopt a living wage-wages that respect our dignity-for compensation and not exploitation. A living wage for a living life,” he said. Mr. Owusu made […]

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Enforce Strictly Child Labour Byelaws in Fishing, Farming Communities – Traditional Leaders Encouraged

Accra: Ms Olivia Ziem Tizaayel, a Child Protection Specialist at Right To Play Ghana, has urged traditional authorities to rigorously enforce byelaws against parents who involve children in child labour. According to Ghana News Agency, child labour is any activity that physically or psychologically affects a child or denies them access to education and development. […]