Resisting Homophobia in Ghana: a Queer & Feminist Strategy

On 17 May, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), join AWID’s global feminist community in a live conversation with queer feminist activists from Ghana. Learn about how queer and feminist collectives are organising to resist homophobia, and how you can be in solidarity with Ghanaian activists.

Date: 17th May 2021
Time: 4:00-5:00pm UTC

Facilitator: Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, Director of Communications and Tactics, AWID

Speakers:

--Dr Rita Nketiah: Research Consultant, Writer and Queer Feminist Activist
--Nana Akosua Hanson: Radio/TV presenter, Artistic Activist and Founder of Drama Queens
--Laila Yahaya: Director, One Love Sisters Ghana

While visiting Ghana, Roland Martin had an opportunity to speak with President Nana Akufo-Addo about "The Year of Return."

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The Role of Tech in the Dissemination of Misinformation

From pandemics to elections; how are social media platforms, government, non-profit organisations and the tech community working together to tackle fake news, and deliver important messages to local communities across Ghana?

Speakers:
Kojo Boakye, Facebook
Juliet A Amoah, Penplusbytes
Sulemana Braimah, Media Foundation for West Africa
Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, Kandifo Institute
Moderator: Kokui Selormey, Broadcaster & Entrepreneur

Held twice a year, once in London and once in Accra since 2017, Tech in Ghana has become the leading UK-Ghana platform that brings together Ghana’s tech ecosystem for global knowledge sharing, valuable networking, and to showcase innovation.

Following the global pandemic, both live events in 2020 were replaced with a virtual conference which brought the London and Accra editions together for the first time, on 27-28th October 2020.

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This webinar takes a look at the Ghanaian elections 2020 from a gendered perspective asking what important reforms were implemented in the last four years and what we can expect both from this year’s electoral process and from policy platforms charting the way forward.

In the last century, there have been several pockets of conflicts in the three Northern Regions
And various efforts, government and international have tried unsuccessfully to bring lasting peace to the region.
However, 19-year-old Elizabeth Bidzakin, a native of one of the conflict stricken areas in Northern Ghana shares a fascinating idea of how conflict must be perceived and settled in Northern Ghana.


Elizabeth Kanburi Bidzakin is a research analyst and social entrepreneur. She is also the founder of The Mind Shift Foundation, foundation that seeks to empower young persons from conflict prone areas through a Community Enabled Mentorship program.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

This is a thrilling narrative documentary video which highlights the Nationwide Sensitization Campaign on Kidnapping, Teenage Pregnancy and Tramadol Abuse, a project by the Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) which has significantly impacted lives, and continues as well as contributing towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) equally known as the Global Goals in Ghana and beyond.

The initiative dubbed the 'KTT PROJECT' is a 3-tier project which comprises the nationwide sensitization on Kidnapping, Teenage Pregnancy and Tramadol Abuse.

The savior project which began during the early part of 2019 throughout to 2020 before the emergence of COVID-19 saw a group of young people made up of journalists, news editors, lawyers and human rights activists engaged in community sensitization covering school children, religious settings and market and public places where over sixty thousand (60,000) Ghanaians were reached within three regions of Ghana (Greater, Volta and Western).

It was at the time when issues of kidnapping was in ascendancy and became topical and kidnappers were wrecking havoc in the country which led to wanton dispearances of most people especially girls, children and women, therefore the NGO embarked on a nationwide sensitization campaign to create awareness on the dangers of kidnapping,tramadol abuse (drug abuse) and teenage pregnancy among others.

The KTT Project is a laudable initiative which vigorously informed the citizenry on the tricks kidnappers use to lure their unsuspecting victims and offered tips on how such attempts can be foiled. The participants were also engaged with education on human rights so they can stand up for themselves and other people's rights.

The Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) is media advocacy, human rights non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) whose aim is to rid the society of discrimination and advocate for human rights by giving voices to the people in the society particularly women, girls, children, persons living with disabilities and the minority groups who are the most vulnerable.

HRRG seeks to create a society for all without discrimination hence the motto. "Society for All Without Discrimination".

Dr. Joanna Gunab and Bushira Alira Kumuriwor – our sisters in the CAMFED Association in Ghana – celebrate International Women’s Day on Citi TV’s popular breakfast show. They highlight the vital importance of girls’ education and women’s networks for agency, leadership and equity.

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A court in Ghana on Thursday acquitted and released 21 LGBT activists who were arrested in late May in the southeast of the country for "unlawful assembly" after attending a conference about their activities. The 16 women and five men were arrested on May 20 in Ho, a city in the Volta region, while "participating in a conference to promote their activities.” Sex between men is forbidden in Ghana and, although legal proceedings are rare, sexual minorities are marginalized victims of harassment and assault. In recent months, the highly conservative and religious English-speaking West African country has faced a wave of homophobia. In February, a gay support center in Accra was closed by the authorities. A new bill to increase penalties and criminalize the promotion of the LGBT movement received its first reading in parliament this week, despite international criticism of the text.


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As part of efforts to draw the attention of government on the inhumane act of branding old women as witches and condemning them to witch camps in the northern parts of the country, ActionAid Ghana, a non-profit organization embarked on a vigil on Saturday to press home their concerns.

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Ramzy Okyere is a Ghanaian activist, businessman, and non-profit founder. in this segment, he shares his constructive views on his Ghanaian community.

In this episode, we speak with the inspiring Isabel Andam, a passionate climate activist from Ghana, about her journey towards becoming a prominent youth activist in the fight against climate change.

It is an incredible conversation that starts with her journey to becoming an activist, the role she sees for youth activists, and the early skills, tools, and lessons she is gaining through this work that will support the development of her future career.

A career she expects will result in the delivery of real solutions to the problems she sees in the world.

Timestamps:
00:15 - Welcome to the Sustainable Ambassador Podcast
00:45 - Isabel Andam Introduction
02:15 - Sustainability & Youth Engagement
03:15 - Tangibility of Issue & Engagement
03:45 - Being Catalyzed into Action
05 10 - Importance of Internships
05:50 - What Is the Job of an Activist
07:50 - Turning Energy into Impact
08:45 - Remaining FIERCE
09:30 - Being Told to "Listen"
10:10 - Is the Youth Voice Rising?
11:05 - Skills Gained Through Activism
12:10 - Future Career Plans: Non-Profit, Government, or Corporate?
12:35 - Mentors & Advisors for Young Professionals
13:20 - How to Identify a Mentor
14:15 - Maintaining Energy (for the Mission)
15:30 - Advice to Future Actvists

About Isabel:
Isabel Andam is a passionate climate advocate and a firm believer in sustainable living who aspires to make a meaningful impact in the fields of climate action and youth empowerment. She has not only demonstrated her dedication through her education and experiences but also through her prestigious role as the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Youth Fellow for Ghana in the year 2022/2023.

During her required National Service in Ghana with the Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Change Unit, she began her journey into the world of climate change. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in climate policy and deep insights into the intricate workings of environmental protection.

As the Climate Vulnerable Forum's Youth Fellow, Isabel has had the opportunity to participate in negotiations at COP27, where she focused on the critical issue of Loss and Damage. This experience empowered her to speak up about the tangible impacts of climate change on her generation.

Currently, Isabel serves as a volunteer at the Strategic Youth Network for Development, she is actively working to inspire and engage young people to take an active interest in climate change and sustainable practices.

While her advocacy for climate action is still taking root, she aspires to collaborate with local NGOs and government agencies in the future, aiming to provide essential support and opportunities for street children, advocate for their rights, and work towards long-term solutions to this pressing social issue.

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About Collective Responsibility
Based in Shanghai, Collective Responsibility is a strategic advisory firm founded by Richard Brubaker, one of Asia’s most recognized authorities on sustainability, innovation and responsible leadership.

Founded with the fundamental belief that a sustainable world can only be achieved through awareness of issues, finding tangibility in business cases, and development of cross-sector collaboration, Collective Responsibility acts as a knowledge base, catalyst, and facilitator between stakeholders.

Our mission is to:
– Create a knowledge base and catalyze discussion of issues related to the development of civil society, business sustainability and social development in Asia.
– Develop tangible interests, engagement, and action on issues of sustainability (economic, environmental and societal).
– Develop organizational capacity with the aim to help create stable and profitable enterprises.

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By raising the voices of the next generation of climate activists, we can hear vital stories that showcase the concerns of our youth on today's more pressing social and environmental justice issues. Then a panel of youth climate activists will be held to discuss the hopes, dreams, and fears of our next generation of leaders in sustainability.

Join us in a conversation with the amazing climate leaders Delaney Reynolds, The Sink or Swim Project Founder, Sohayla Eldeeb with Zero Hour, Edward Collazo-Borges, a high school environmental advocate, Megan Chen, the Director of The Urban Garden Initiative, and Justin Le from Teens United.

Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing humanity. This year, International Women’s Day focused on highlighting the efforts of women and girls around the world to ensure a sustainable future for all. In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Sié Center's Inclusive Global Leadership Initiative (IGLI) and the Environmental Sustainability Initiative at the Korbel School of International Studies invited members of the IGLI network to discuss their activism and the role that grassroots activists and women’s movements have played in addressing the climate crisis and working towards environmental justice. Our panel discussed the links between environmental activism and other social justice movements.
Panelists: Olankike Olugboji - The founder of the Women’s Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), a non-profit organization that advances grassroots women’s representation, active participation, and leadership in natural resource governance. Yevgeniya Chirikova - An environmental activist and founder of the Save Khimki Forest Movement, which organizes against environmental destruction and degradation, and corruption. She has also been credited with stimulating nationwide interest in political reform in Russia.

On our next webinar, we will be hosting climate activists from Just Stop Oil and a climate activist from Nigeria to understand and gain insights on covering climate activism. But there is a group of climate activists who are grabbing massive media attention. They are called “Just Stop Oil,” and they are forcing everyone in areas where they operate to pay attention to the threat that fossil fuels pose to the environment. By using civil resistance and direct action, the group’s goal is for the British government to commit to halting new fossil fuel licensing and production. We will be hosting the team on our next webinar, focused on climate activism. Our panelists include Fiona Atkinson, who has worked in secondary and higher education in English and teacher training. A grandmother, she left teaching to immerse herself in climate campaigning. After supporting the Extinction Rebellion, she became a spokesperson for Insulate Britain and is now doing all she can to help Just Stop Oil communicate their vital message as widely as possible. We will also be joined by Grahame Buss, who holds a PhD in engineering and worked for Shell for most of his paid career, where he was a principal scientist. Buss became increasingly concerned about the climate crisis, and said he tried to make changes in the business with like-minded colleagues. Realizing they had no material impact, he then joined an environmental consultancy and after retiring from paid employment, he joined Extinction Rebellion. That led to his support for Just Stop Oil, where he believes that he can make a difference. We will also be joined by Olumide Idowu, who is a Nigerian youth campaigner and climate change activist. He is the co-founder of the International Climate Change Development Initiative, Climate Wednesday and Nigerian Youth Climate Coalition.

Thank you so much for watching NGO Fundraising for Social Impact. In this video, you will learn the fundamentals of positioning your organization to be a sustainable institution to partner with various types of donors.

Here are the 3 various steps that we go over in the video

Organizational Identity
Institutional Capacity
Fundraising Plan.



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Youth migration as a result of climate change / Climate-induced Migration: This workshop will operate primarily through a stakeholder engagement approach.

During the one hour session, key issues involving the interrelationships between climate change, migration as a result of climate change, youth and internationalism will be highlighted and presented by speakers in the form of interactive lectures and active participation from the audience.

Catch up on “Episode 45: 2022 16 Days of Activism Events” of the “NAPTIP on The Move” TV Program.

Tune in every Friday by 7:30pm on NTA International Channel 251 on DSTV to watch episodes of our TV Programme “NAPTIP On The Move” where Human Trafficking and other related issues will be discussed.

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