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MoGCSP launches media campaign against trafficking
The Human Trafficking Secretariat of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), in collaboration with development partners, has launched a media campaign ahead of this year’s commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, also known as ‘Blue Day’.
The launch took place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
The event, themed: “The Human Trafficking Law @ 20: The Journey So Far in Ghana”, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of human trafficking and marks the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694).
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Minister, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Chief Director of MoGCSP, Dr Afisah Zakariah, emphasized the urgency of combating human trafficking, noting Ghana’s position as a source, transit, and destination country.
She called for strengthened legislation and border control systems that do not criminalize victims, and urged the media and the public to work together to break the chains of trafficking in Ghana.
The Chief Director also expressed gratitude to development partners for their continued collaboration and support in fighting human trafficking.
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Gender, Hon. Helen Adjoa Ntoso (MP), lauded the progress made over the past two decades in addressing trafficking.
She emphasized the need for sustained efforts, including the development of new policies, improved coordination among agencies, victim support services, awareness creation, and education.
She also recounted her Committee’s recent visits to shelters in the Greater Accra Region, expressing concern about the continued misidentification of trafficking cases—particularly those involving children.
Director of the Human Trafficking Secretariat, Ms. Abena Anobea Asare, stressed the importance of increasing public awareness and knowledge-sharing on human trafficking. She underscored that combating trafficking requires a collective effort that cuts across legal, humanitarian, and security sectors.
She appealed for renewed commitment to building a just, safe, and inclusive society.
As part of the launch, a panel discussion was held featuring legal, administrative, and security experts who shared insights into understanding human trafficking and charting a way forward.
The media launch forms part of a series of events lined up to commemorate the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, which will be observed globally on July 30, 2025.
FOR patrons at a special thanksgiving concert held in honour of parishioners, benefactors and friends at the St. Monica Catholic Rectory at Fan Milk, Accra, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo will continue to be seen as a man of many parts.
Usually seen dressed resplendently in his cassock, Rev. Fr. Bonaventure is known by the faithful as a preacher of the word despite his background in music.
But on this auspicious occasion, the Rector, Rev. Fr Bonaventure Kweku Quaidoo, assumed the role of a conductor of the Central Ceremonial Band of the Ghana Police Service.
In front of the band wielding the conductor’s baton, Rev. Fr Bonaventure conducted the band as they gave a rendition of some of the spiritual hymns of the faithful, thrilling the audience in the event under the theme “An Evening of the Performing Arts in Thanksgiving to Beloved Parishioners, Benefactors and Friends.”
It was attended by the clergy, parishioners and invited guests for an evening that blended sacred reflection with artistic performance.
The Chaplain-General of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Very Rev. Fr George Arthur, opened the programme with prayer, while the closing benediction was given by Very Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo Blay, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Society.
A highlight of the evening was a classical performance by Dr Kyoung Ok Kim of the University of Ghana’s School of Performing Arts, who reinterpreted Ghanaian melodies to the delight of the audience.
Ordained in 1990, Rev. Fr Quaidoo is a trained musician and former member of the National Symphony Orchestra. Over the past 35 years, he has served in the dioceses of Tamale, Damongo and Accra, integrating music into his pastoral ministry.
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THE 41st Farmers’ Day was held last Friday in the Volta Region, honouring outstanding farmers that contributed immensely in the sustenance of the country’s food basket.
This year’s celebration was themed “Feed Ghana, Eat Ghana, Secure the Future”, reflecting the government’s emphasis on strengthening food systems, promoting local consumption, and building long-term resilience in the agricultural sector.
It was attended by the President, John Dramani Mahama, Minister of Agriculture, Mr Ernest Opoku, Regional Ministers and Paramount Chief of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV.
The week-long observance began on December 1, at the Ho Sports Stadium with the official opening of the 2025 National Agricultural Fair.
An 82 year-old farmer, Mr Opanin Abraham Kwaku Adusei from Kwawu Odumase in the Afram Plains District of the Eastern Region, was adjudged the 2025 National Best Farmer.
President Mahama commended the farmers for their dedication and pivotal role in advancing the country’s agricultural sector.
The Minister of Agriculture, Mr Eric Opoku, also attributed the current food glut to innovation and resilience of farmers.
Established in 1985, Farmers’ Day has grown into one of Ghana’s most significant national events—celebrating the enduring contributions of farmers and fishers to the nation’s development and economic stability.
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