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Give women equal access to productive farmlands – PFAG
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), is calling on government to address cultural inequalities associated with access to productive farmlands for women.
Speaking on the Gender Watch Series on Class 91.3FMʼs 505 with Korku Lumor, President of PFAG, Charles Nyarba, indicated that certain cultural norms deny many women and young people equal access to productive farmlands.
“Majority of women and young people are deprived the opportunity of doing long-term investments on lands because of certain cultural norms,” he said.
“These norms vary depending on where you are situated. Norms in the northern part of the country are different from those at the southern side.
“The issue of Skin lands are even more serious because they are skewed towards men compared to women. I can inherit my parents’ lands, but my sisters cannot. I can do long-term investment on my family lands compared to my sisters and my wife.
“If you look at it, there’s no place for women, unless the woman has money. And even with that, she has to be accompanied by someone else before she’ll be given a certain land to produce,” he explained.
He, therefore, called for greater sensitization to ensure women are given equal access to productive lands.
“We all need to understand that in terms of food production, in terms of economic activities, women play important roles and should not be discriminated upon,” he noted.
“We need to allow women equal access to productive lands compared to men, because our observations indicate that such women perform far better than their male counterparts,” he emphasised.
Ghana’s customary land tenure system is built on patriarchy, with men owning more lands than women especially in the rural communities.
The lands Act 2022, frowns upon discrimination associated with the acquisition of land based on gender, race or ethnicity, yet women in rural areas find it difficult to access lands for agricultural purposes.
These and others are factors influencing gender differentiated land rights in Ghana.
Source: classfmonline.com
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The traumatic experience of a Ghanaian bisexual
A Ghanaian man, using the alias Ibrahim for safety concerns, has boldly told his tragic story of being repeatedly assaulted in his community because of his sexual orientation.
Ibrahim, a Muslim, has described being targeted several times by assailants in his community over the years.
According to him, these attacks have become more intense this year as a result of Ghana’s parliament passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
Ibrahim was attacked just as arguments around the passing of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill heated up, and he was attacked again shortly after the bill was passed in February.
The first incident happened on January 22nd, at about 5 p.m., near the Sen Cinema Mosque in Alajo North, Accra.
Ibrahim was the target of another violent attack four months later, on April 12, 2024, during the 3music Sallafest Concert at Alajo T Junction in Accra.
Ibrahim claims that the assaults were motivated by his sexual orientation, which had previously gone unnoticed in his society.
Ibrahim has resorted to secluding himself within for protection since he lives in constant fear of additional attacks.
He laments the absence of a support network in his village, with just a few understanding people living outside its borders.
However, the dread of repercussions keeps him from finding consolation or company outside of his close environs.
In an exclusive interview, Ibrahim described his terrible sense of loneliness and the psychological toll of the ongoing danger of violence.
He must navigate his everyday existence beneath the shadow of dread, unable to freely interact with the world around him for fear of serious bodily damage.
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Power interruptions damage our enterprises; release dumsor schedule – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has joined demands for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to produce a load-shedding schedule, citing the persistent power outages that are badly impacting companies and livelihoods across the nation.
GUTA issued a statement emphasising the considerable impact of the power outages on many sectors, including agriculture, trade, and industry.
According to them, firms are struggling to meet production schedules and prepare for their personnel as a result of the irregular power supply, which raises production costs and degrades living conditions.
Traders, store owners, wholesalers, tailors, dressmakers, electricians, and other artists are also suffering business losses as a result of the “Dumsor phenomenon.”
GUTA is asking for answers from ECG about the true reasons of the unpredictable power outages, measures to resolve the issue, and a deadline for resolution.
They also requested ECG to publish a timeframe for load-shedding so that companies may organise their activities appropriately.
Because of the unpredictability of power outages, many shop owners have turned to generators, which has resulted in rising fuel costs to keep them operating during outages.
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The Foreign Affairs Ministry cautions against travelling to Northern Mali
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians not to travel to certain areas of Northern Mali.
In an official statement, the Ministry underlined recent security concerns along critical routes connecting Mali and Niger, notably in the Gao and Ansongo regions of Northern Mali.
The Ministry mentioned incidents of terrorist activity targeting travellers along these routes.
“The Ministry remains committed to the safety of Ghanaians and will provide updates on the security situation in the region under reference in due course,” the statement went on to say.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry reminded the people to always prioritise their safety when travelling.
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