Groundbreaking Parliamentary Caucus Advances Child Rights in Ghana
A group photograph of participants at the launch In a significant step towards strengthening parliamentary leadership on children’s rights and well-being in Ghana, the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), with support from UNICEF Ghana and in collaboration with the Parliament of Ghana, has launched the Parliamentary Caucus on Children. The landmark initiative brings together Members of […]
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AugRethinking Youth Representation and Participation in the Legislature
By: Helena Kyeremanteng, Admin and Programme Assistant, ACEPA Introduction “Ghana’s youngest Parliament” has become a popular description of the 9th Parliament in media and public discourse, yet the data tell a different story. While young people aged 15–35 constitute 38.2% of Ghana’s population, only 8.2% of MPs fall within the 30–39 age bracket, and none are aged[…]
ACEPA Launches Caucus On Children
By: Prince Fiifi Yorke A group picture of participants at the Caucus launch on Children The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), with support from UNICEF Ghana and the Parliament of Ghana, has launched the Parliamentary Caucus on Children to provide a structured, non-partisan platform for Members of Parliament (MPs) committed to advancing children’s rights. The caucus is envisaged as a strategic[…]
