Gender Minister, Amnesty International Discuss Progress On Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has held discussions with a delegation from Amnesty International Ghana led by its Director, Ms Hannah Osei, on the progress of the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill and measures to strengthen the protection of persons affected by witchcraft accusations.

During the meeting, Ms Osei commended the Ministry’s efforts to advance gender equality and social protection and reaffirmed Amnesty International Ghana’s commitment to supporting advocacy for the passage of the Bill.

She appealed to the Ministry to continue working with the Attorney General’s Department and other stakeholders to facilitate the Bill’s progress, noting that its reintroduction as government-sponsored legislation would help address the challenges that prevented its earlier enactment.

Hon. Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey welcomed Amnesty International Ghana’s continued partnership and reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons through stronger legal and policy measures.

The Minister indicated that the Bill is progressing through the required processes, with proposed amendments to the Criminal Offences Act currently before the Attorney General’s Department.

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