Accra: INNORIGHTS Ghana LBG has commended the Ghana Police Service for their prompt arrest of suspects involved in the assault of a young boy, as seen in a viral social media video.
According to Ghana News Agency, INNORIGHTS Ghana, a human rights NGO dedicated to safeguarding the rights and welfare of children and vulnerable groups, expressed profound outrage over the video showing the brutal assault on a child by two men. The organization issued a statement, signed by Executive Officer Mr. Peter Boateng, condemning the act as a violation of human dignity and a breach of both international and national laws.
The statement highlighted Ghana's commitment as a 'State Party' to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT) of 1984, emphasizing the country's obligation to prevent and punish acts of torture. It noted that these international standards are mirrored in domestic laws, such as the Children's Act of 1998, which protects children from violence and inhumane treatment.
INNORIGHTS Ghana acknowledged the police's rapid response in apprehending the suspects and urged for their immediate prosecution to deter similar future offenses. The organization emphasized the need for the police and judiciary to handle the case with urgency, transparency, and firmness to ensure justice for the victim.
The NGO also called on the public to report any instances of torture or cruel treatment, particularly against children, to authorities or recognized human rights organizations. The statement stressed the importance of public involvement in preventing violence, asserting that silence equates to complicity.
Finally, INNORIGHTS Ghana reiterated that all children, regardless of their background, deserve to live without fear, as a just society starts with the treatment of its most vulnerable members.
