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09 Feb 26

Is Ghana Ready for the Big Breakthrough in HIV Prevention?

For decades, Ghana has made steady progress in the fight against HIV. Expanded access to testing, treatment, and public education has helped save thousands of lives. Despite these gains, HIV remains a major public health concern, one that continues to affect families, communities, and the health system. Recent data from the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) […]

06 Feb 26

Towards 2030: No End to Female Genital Mutilation Without Sustained Commitment and Investment

Female genital mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most persistent and harmful violations of the human rights of women and girls. Rooted in deeply entrenched gender inequality and unhealthy social norms, FGM cuts across cultures, religions, and socioeconomic groups. Despite decades of global advocacy and measurable progress, the practice continues to endanger millions of lives, […]

31 Dec 25

Addressing Household Decision-Making Inequalities in Ghana

Power imbalances in household decision-making persist as a significant barrier to achieving gender equality and improving women’s health in Ghana. Despite growing awareness and advocacy, most households still reflect traditional norms that position men as dominant figures in decision-making. These dynamics restrict women’s autonomy, especially in accessing and utilizing healthcare services. ARHR conducted a baseline […]

19 Dec 25

“Unaffordable Health Costs: We Are Sick of It”

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day presents us with a unique opportunity to emphasize that health is a right, and not a privilege. This is critical because for millions of people, that realization is far from reach. The 2025 commemoration theme clearly reveals the huge challenge many people continue to face in accessing health care and […]

10 Dec 25

A Fitting Close to the 16 Days of Activism is a Properly Resourced Domestic Violence Fund

Ghana has joined the global community to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. As expected, the period was marked by speeches, campaigns, public education, and renewed conversations about the dangers women and girls face in their homes, workplaces, and communities. This year’s discussions rightly expanded to include violence in digital spaces, an […]

04 Dec 25

ARHR Holds National Workshop to Strengthen Reproductive Health Education Advocacy in Ghana

ARHR, with funding support from UNFPA Ghana, successfully concluded a two-day National Reproductive Health Education (RHE) Advocacy Strategy Planning Workshop. The workshop brought together key stakeholders to develop a coordinated national approach to advancing RHE for adolescents and young people in Ghana. The workshop aimed to address gaps in adolescent sexual and reproductive health advocacy, […]

24 Nov 25

ARHR Calls for Stronger National Action to Curb Violence against Women and Girls ahead of 16 Days of Activism

Monday, 24th November 2025 Accra, Ghana Ghana will once again join the global community to observe the 16 Days of Activism against Violence from 25th November to 10th December 2025, a period dedicated to raising awareness and galvanizing action to end violence against women and girls. This year’s commemoration comes at a critical moment, as […]

17 Nov 25

ARHR Empowers Out-of-School Adolescents on FP Choices

For many adolescent girls across Ghana, the journey from childhood to adulthood is filled with curiosity, discovery, and transformation. Yet, it’s also a period that can be marked by confusion and vulnerability, especially when it comes to understanding sexual and reproductive health. Without the right information, many young girls are left to rely on myths, […]

07 Nov 25

ARHR Strengthens Collaboration Among SRHR and GBV Coalitions for Effective Advocacy

ARHR, with funding support from UNFPA Ghana, convened a focused SRH/GBV dialogue to strengthen collaboration among coalitions and civil society actors working on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender-Based Violence. The event brought together CSO players in SRH/GBV from the Accra, Oti, and Bono East regions to share lessons, harmonize advocacy approaches, and map […]

21 Oct 25

Every Journey Matters: Reimagining Breast Cancer Care for All

Have you ever paused to check your breasts and wondered what you would do if you felt a lump? Have you thought about when you last went for screening, or if you even knew where to go for the screening? For many women, these simple questions carry fear, uncertainty, and sometimes silence. October is Breast […]