CHRAJ, Ghana Internet Safety Foundation Sign MoU To Advance Digital Rights, Child Online Protection
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Ghana Internet Safety Foundation (GISF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Accra aimed at strengthening Ghana’s digital rights ecosystem.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the CHRAJ Head Office and marks a major step in Ghana’s efforts to promote responsible digital transformation while safeguarding citizens’ rights in an increasingly technology-driven environment.
Under the partnership, GISF will provide technical expertise and capacity-building support to CHRAJ in key areas such as digital rights, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, child online protection, cybersecurity awareness, digital privacy, digital inclusion, and responsible technology use.
Officials from both institutions said the collaboration reflects Ghana’s broader digital transformation agenda and aligns with global efforts to promote ethical AI, responsible innovation, and the protection of fundamental human rights in digital spaces.
They added that the MoU will pave the way for training programmes, policy dialogues, research collaboration, and nationwide awareness campaigns aimed at strengthening institutional capacity and improving public understanding of digital rights and online safety.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the CHRAJ Commissioner, Dr Joseph Whittal, who also serves on the Board of the Data Protection Commission, said the rapid evolution of technology requires new approaches to human rights protection in the digital space.
He explained that traditional human rights frameworks are being challenged by online realities, stressing the need for institutions to adapt, build expertise, and equip staff and stakeholders to effectively respond to emerging digital risks, especially those affecting children and vulnerable groups.
The partnership is expected to position CHRAJ to better address complaints and violations relating to digital rights while working with GISF to promote safer internet practices nationwide.
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