Accra, Ghana | 3rd December 2024 – The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy and good governance as Ghana approaches a pivotal moment in its democratic journey—the upcoming elections. We take immense pride in the remarkable progress our nation has made in strengthening democratic institutions and processes. Elections […]
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA)’s ILGRP project team in Kenya organised working sessions with civil society organizations and women rights groups (CSO/WRGs) on effective engagement regarding parliamentary gender responsive oversight. The practical sessions involved assessing gender gaps during post-legislative scrutiny and the impact of judicial outcomes on law-making; as well as exploring gender concerns that[…]
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and our partners the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB), and The African Parliamentarians Association for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) are advocating for using the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) toolkit to transform how lawmakers address human rights, particularly freedom of religion and belief, across the continent.[…]
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The ILGRP project in Ghana had interactive working sessions with CSOs and WRGs to discuss approaches to effectively engage in the lawmaking process in Ghana. The discussions centered on enhancing understanding of how Parliament is organized, the structures that support the work of MPs, and some innovations within the institution that will improve the way CSOs engage.[…]
Accra, Ghana | 11th November 2024– Selected Members of Parliament from Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, and The Gambia will be attending a workshop in Accra, Ghana from 12th to 13th November 2024 at the Alisa Hotel. The two-day workshop centered on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) toolkit aims to equip MPs who are[…]
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rashid Draman, has suggested that dialogue is the surest way to resolve the ongoing parliamentary impasse. His comments follow the second adjournment of the House by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on November 7. The adjournment was due to the absence of business for[…]
The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Rasheed Draman, has also voiced concerns regarding the increasing interference of the judiciary in parliamentary matters. This follows concerns raised by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin about the perceived collusion between the judiciary and the executive to undermine the legislative body. In a media briefing[…]
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OctThis year, 50 countries are expected to hold elections. According to the Center for American Progress, a US policy institute, more than two billion voters worldwide will participate in these elections.