Students with disabilities from the University of Education, Winneba, and Cape Coast University have picketed at the Scholarship Secretariat in Accra to demand the release of long-overdue scholarship funds promised by the government. The aggrieved students, represented by the Association of Students with Disabilities, claim the lack of funds jeopardizes their education. The group leader,…
Akosombo, Ghana – The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) held a two-day capacity-building training for multi-sector state agencies on the rights of persons with disabilities and inclusive development. The training took place on November 23rd and 24th, 2023 at Afrikiko River Front Resort in Akosombo. The workshop is part of a series of activities…
Members of the disability caucus in Ghana’s parliament have unanimously called on the Government of Ghana to swiftly expedite action on the process of re-enacting the Disability Act (Act 715) and put in place measures to effectively implement the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). The call was made at…
Accra, Ghana – January 20, 2024 – The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) convened its Advocacy Committee meeting on January 18th, 2024, at the conference room of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD). The advocacy committee is the governing body responsible for leading GFD’s advocacy efforts. The committee gathered to reflect on the year…
Carruthers Tetteh, a man whose vision may be limited, but whose ambition and dedication burn brightly, has made history as the University of Cape Coast’s (UCC) first visually impaired lecturer at the Faculty of Law. Born with a passion for law and a desire to help the underprivileged, Tetteh’s path took an unexpected turn at…
The Resident Coordinator of the United Nations (UN), Mr Charles Abani, has urged the government to expedite the actions towards the passage of the amended Persons with Disabilities Act, Act 175 to ensure exclusivity. The act has huge impact on rights to accessibility, education, transportation, and health care for Persons with Disabilities and the establishment…
On the momentous occasion of the 39th National Farmers’ Day, the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the hardworking farmers with disabilities across the country who are making valuable contributions to Ghana’s agricultural landscape. Echoing the theme of this year’s celebration, “Delivering Smart Solutions for Sustainable Food Security and…
Join us in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on December 4, 2023, as we celebrate the contributions and achievements of persons with disabilities in Ghana. This year’s theme, “United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with, and by persons with disabilities,” emphasizes the importance of inclusion and collaboration…
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) strongly condemns the mistreatment of some persons with Disabilities for picketing at the Ministry of Roads and Highways on Wednesday, October 15, 2023. Background Sometime in 2021, the ministry announced that it was abolishing the collection of road tolls across the country, an event already known to the…
The Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) has organised a capacity-building training programme aimed at educating about 60 participants with the knowledge about their disability rights under the Ghana Persons with Disabilities Act, Act 715. The four-day programme seeks to, among other things, empower women and girls as well as Leaders of Organisations of Persons…