Sunday, December 10 marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day.
When Amnesty International Ghana and the Canadian High Commission, in commemoration of Human Rights Day, held an event dubbed the Harm of Nun in Accra, the Anti-Witchcraft Bill and the Affirmative Action Bill were on the reviewing table.
The Country Director of Amnesty International Ghana, Madam Genevieve Partington, hailed Parliament for passing bills to protect human rights in the country.
While she acknowledged this positive development as a step in the right direction, she expressed concerns about the delay in enacting the Anti-Witchcraft Bill into law.
she highlighted the significance of the moment, noting, “Today, we are celebrating Human Rights Day. It’s 75 years since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, but it also happens to be the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International Ghana. It’s been a long journey, with its fair share of human rights victories and challenges. The recent abolition of the death penalty, though partial, is a testament to the progress made. Now, we anticipate the ascent of the witchcraft accusation bill and the affirmative action bill. The president must promptly sign these bills into law, and we are appealing to him.”
Moreover, referencing her recent visit to the Gnani witch camp, she emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “I was just at the Gnani witch camp, and the conditions there are distressing. Listening to the women’s stories, understanding how they ended up there, deeply moved me and underscored the immediate need for the passage of this bill. Every day, not just on Human Rights Day, we must demonstrate empathy and kindness.”
Human Rights Day is used to raise awareness about human rights issues around the world and to advocate for the protection and promotion of human rights for all people.
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Source: Anthony Sasu Ayisadu/ATLFMNEWS
