|
Gender Ministry calls for probe, prosecution of persons who lynched 90-year-old woman The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is calling for the immediate prosecution of persons behind the lynching of a 90-year-old woman at Kafaba in the Savannah Region.. A group of women had been seen in a video lynching the elderly woman after a soothsayer allegedly claimed she was a witch. The Ministry in a press statement issued on Saturday, July 25, 2020, and signed by the sector Minister, Cynthia Mamle Morrison, condemned the “barbaric act” and called for swift investigation and prosecution of all the culprits. The Ministry, on behalf of the government and People of Ghana, unreservedly condemns this barbaric act, and calls for immediate investigations and prosecution of all the perpetrators of this gruesome murder in accordance with our laws.” he Savannah Regional Minister, Salifu Adam Braimah, has also pledged that the soothsayer and the two people she came with will be caught at all cost. Even though many people have called for a hurried investigation into the matter, the police are yet to make any arrest since Thursday, July 23, the day the incident happened. Source: CCG
July 25, 2017
|
Chairman's Message
On the night before he died, Jesus prayed that his followers might be one as he and the Father were Full Story
Our Currrent Programs
Socio-economic Justice issues are one of the priority areas of the Council. The Council works at promoting livelihoods Full Story
Who We Are
The Christian Council apart from its core business is a Research Based and Advocacy Institution. It has over the years Full Story
Governance
This programme builds the capacity of Member Churches and the Local Councils of Churches in good governance and social accountability so that the target beneficiaries could participate meaningfully in decision-making process that affects their lives, and engage constructively with policy makers and duty bearers to be accountable for their stewardship. Read All Latest News
Human Rights and Gender
The Council believes that the right of citizens, especially women, children and the disabled should be protected by all. In view of that, it works to ensure that there is respect for fundamental human right which includes the right to live, the right to education, the right to free speech and the right to movement with the view of ensuring peace. Council’s work in the area of HIV/AIDS, advocacy for Food Security and Worse forms of Child trafficking reflect the right based approach to its activities.
Interfaith and Ecumenism
The Council connects with other Christian bodies such as the Ghana Pentecostal Council (GPC), National Association of Charismatic and Christian Churches (NACCC) and the Council of Independent Churches (CIC) to foster peace and advance social issues and Christianity. It also works closely with other religious organizations such as the Office of the Chief Imam, Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Federation Read All Latest News
