The Parliamentary Human Rights Committee, chaired by Ernest Yaw Anim, has embarked on a three-day working visit to the Kukuo and Gnani Camps in northern Ghana, where individuals accused of witchcraft are sheltered.
As part of the visit, the Committee interacted with survivors of witchcraft accusations as well as community stakeholders to better understand their experiences and concerns. Lawmakers say the exercise is aimed at informing evidence-based legislation and strengthening political momentum for the passage of the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill.
Speaking to victims at the camps, Anim assured them that Parliament is committed to upholding their rights and freedoms as guaranteed by the Constitution.
He further pledged the Committee’s commitment to ensuring the speedy passage of the anti-witchcraft bill.
“The Committee remains unwavering in its duty to protect human rights and will continue to push for measures that safeguard the dignity of all citizens,” Anim said.
The visit, according to the Committee, represents a significant step toward addressing the harmful practice of witchcraft accusations and reinforcing Parliament’s role in protecting vulnerable groups.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com
