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25 Apr 25

Free Sanitary Pads for Girls in School Launched: Commendable Step Forward, but Key Questions Remain

In a landmark move to improve menstrual hygiene and reduce school absenteeism among adolescent girls, the government launched the Free Sanitary Pads for Girls in School policy yesterday. The initiative is a significant stride towards achieving gender equity in education and ensuring that no girl is left behind due to a natural process such as […]

17 Apr 25

ARHR Engages Stakeholders to Co-Create a Gender and Intersectional Framework to Assess the Network of Practice Implementation in Ghana

Accra, April 16, 2025 — ARHR convened a dynamic multi-stakeholder meeting in Accra to co-create a comprehensive gender and intersectional framework to evaluate the Network of Practice (NOP) implementation within Ghana’s Primary Health Care (PHC) system. Bringing together representatives from the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Alliance members, ARHR partners, Health Practitioners, and other key PHC […]

10 Apr 25

2025 Budget Analysis Report

Ghana’s 2025 budget shows the nation’s effort to strengthen its healthcare system, indicating commendable progress in health financing amid a challenging economic landscape. The government has demonstrated a renewed commitment to expanding access to essential health services and improving overall health outcomes, with increased allocations to the health sector. However, while these advancements signal a […]

07 Apr 25

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: Advancing Maternal and Newborn Health in Ghana

Every year on April 7, the world observes World Health Day, spotlighting a health issue of global importance. In 2025, the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” draws urgent attention to maternal and newborn health—a cornerstone of public health and societal well-being. This theme deeply aligns with Ghana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its health system, reduce […]

04 Apr 25

Meeting to Disseminate Findings of Ghana’s 2025 Health Budget Analysis

ARHR has organized a meeting to disseminate findings of its analysis of Ghana’s 2025 Health Sector budget. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from civil society and the media with vested interest in the health sector to review and discuss the implications of the latest budget allocations for health. The gathering served as a platform […]

03 Apr 25

Baseline Survey Report: “Putting Women and Girls at the Centre of PHC”

ARHR has conducted a study spanning 18 districts across Ghana, which provided a detailed look into the realities of women’s access to healthcare at the household and community levels. The research examined key barriers preventing women from receiving quality PHC, shedding light on systemic challenges within healthcare facilities and local communities. The study also explored […]

24 Mar 25

From Data to Action: Advancing Women’s Health Rights and Access to Services

In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR) hosted a critical webinar titled “From Data to Action – Strengthening Women’s Health Rights and Access to Services.” The Webinar This thought-provoking discussion delved into the complexities of ensuring women’s and girls’ rights to primary healthcare (PHC), exploring challenges and […]

18 Mar 25

ARHR Demands Clarity on the Implementation of the Free Sanitary Pad Policy

The Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR) commends the Government of Ghana for allocating GH¢292.4 million in the 2025 National Annual Budget for the provision of free sanitary pads to female students in primary and secondary schools. This commitment is a critical step toward addressing menstrual hygiene challenges and ensuring that girls, especially those from […]

10 Mar 25

We Stand Together: Supporting Communities for a Sustainable HIV Response

On Zero Discrimination Day 2025, we echo the global call to stand together and recognize communities’ critical role in the HIV response. Under the theme “We Stand Together“, this year’s commemoration highlights the resilience and dedication of community-led organizations in ensuring that all people living with and affected by HIV are treated with dignity and […]

19 Feb 25

No More Pain; Ending FGM For Good

I can not even imagine my sister or little cousin being subjected to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The thought of them enduring such pain, not knowing if they would survive, is unbearable. And for what? Chastity? Tradition? Is this practice truly worth the suffering of millions of girls and women around the world? Understanding FGM: […]