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STANCAN donates assorted items to Dzorwulu Special School

Standing Together against Child Abuse and Neglect(STANCAN),a non Governmental Organisation(NGO) has presented assortes items to the Dzorwulu Special School as part of this year’s Christmas celebration.
The items were bottles of water,gallons of liquid soap,packets of toilet roll,boxes of biscuit,drinks and tissue paper.
The Outreach,Training and Development Cordinator of STANCAN,Mr Wisdom Kobla Gozah in making the presentation in Accra on Saturday stressed the need tp protect the rights of children in the country.
He said children with special needs face challenges that can impact their daily lives and development, learning difficultie,communication barriers,social isolation and physical limitations
Mr Gozah stated that the NGO focuses on improving the wellbeing of children in the country through campaigns, awareness and programme.
“We seek to educate and empower by creating an awareness of what constitutes child abuse and neglect and equipping parents and professionals with requisite skills and knowledge to better suport children,” he added
Me Gozah stated that STANCAN also laise with policymakerd to inflence decision made about the rights and well-being of children.
He commended the management of the school for theie dedication on catering foe children over the years and urged them not to rest on their oars.
Mr Gozah assured the management of the school of STANCAN continious support to help them achieve theor goals.
The headmaster of the School,Mr Fredrick Tetteh in receiving the items encourages parents to sent children with special needs to school to bring out their potentials.
He urged the public not to stigmatise against children with special needs but support them in their growth.
Mr Tetteh commended management of STANCAn for their suport and assured that the items would be used for its intended purposes.
He said government alone cannot assist the school and called on philantropists, organisations and institutions to help them acheive their goals.
The Country Director of STANCAN,Mrs Georgina Boateng said Christmas is a season to show love to the vulnerable in the society.
“Christmas is all about love and caring for each other in that we do,”She added.
By Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi
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Speaker of Parliament inaugurates open Parliament Steering Committee, launches action plan

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has launched the Open Parliament Steering Committee and the Open Parliament Action Plan.
The ceremony was under the theme “Achieving Gender Equality: Action by Action.”
The Speaker highlighted the critical role Parliament plays in translating the will of the people into inclusive legislation, responsive policies, and accountable governance.
“The International Day of Parliamentarianism is worth celebrating, as it offers an opportunity not only to recognise and promote achievements in strengthening democratic governance, but also to pause and reflect on the remaining gaps in institutionalising parliamentary democracy,” he said.
He noted that the event was scheduled to coincide with the International Day of Parliamentarianism to reinforce the importance of open and inclusive governance.
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, stated that the International Day of Parliamentarianism is intended to recognise the vital role Parliaments play globally as pillars of democratic governance.
He noted that this marks the first time Ghana is formally observing the day.
“The gravity of our observance is further accentuated as we convene to witness the launch of the Open Parliament Action Plan by the Open Government Partnership Caucus,” he said.
Delivering a statement on behalf of the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, described the Open Parliament Action Plan as a transformative initiative aimed at strengthening the relationship between Parliament and the public.
She said the plan represents a bold commitment to making Parliament more transparent, accessible, and responsive to the needs of Ghanaians.
The Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, described the launch as a key milestone in the effort to build a citizen-focused and accountable Parliament.
He added that the International Day of Parliamentarianism is a call to action to recommit to the highest standards of public service and democratic accountability.
The inauguration was attended by a wide range of stakeholders, including the Majority and Minority Members of Parliament, members of the Open Parliament Steering Committee, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Caucus, Parliamentary Network Africa, representatives from civil society organisations, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional and religious leaders, student bodies, the Parliamentary Press Corps, and other media partners.
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NACOC declares drug menace a national emergency

The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior has paid a working visit to the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to engage with its leadership and assess operational challenges hampering the fight against illicit drugs.
In a detailed presentation, Dr. Basha Ligbi, Head of the Commission’s Research Bureau, highlighted critical setbacks including broken body scanners at airport terminals, inadequate office infrastructure, overcrowded detention facilities, and deteriorating vehicles.
He also called for the Commission’s headquarters to be reclassified as a security zone, citing growing security risks due to private encroachment and nearby high-rise developments.
Director General of NACOC, Brigadier General Maxwell Obiba Mantey, described the escalating drug trade as a national emergency, warning that drug barons now rival armed robbers in threat level and are gaining influence at the highest levels.
He appealed for stronger institutional support and morale-boosting interventions to preserve the integrity of NACOC officers.
Chairman of the Committee and MP for Builsa North, James Agalga, assured the Commission of the Committee’s commitment to escalate the concerns to Parliament and engage key justice sector stakeholders to fast-track reforms in support of NACOC’s mandate.