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Striking Professionals in Ghana Told to “Think of common good”
Against the backdrop of a strike involving members of Ghana’s Technical Universities Teachers Association (TUTAG) and Technical Universities Administrators Association of Ghana (TUAAG) that has paralyzed programs in institutions of higher learning in the West African country, a Church leader has urged professionals who have downed their tools and Ghanaians in general to “work for the common good through self-sacrifice.”
Ghana’s Development “inextricably tied to girl-child education”: Catholic Educationist
Despite significant strides by the West African nation of Ghana in realizing Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that governs the right to education for everyone, the universal education of girls remains a challenge, a Catholic educationist has said and encouraged literacy for the girl child as a way of guaranteeing national development.
Challenge of Drug Addiction Focus of Ghana’s Annual National Catholic Health Conference
The harmful use of alcohol and drugs and the impact this seems to be having on individuals, families, and various groups in Ghana was the focus of the recent 17th annual conference of the National Catholic Health Service (NCHS) held last week under the theme, “Addictions as an Emerging Healthcare Challenge.”
Catholic Teachers in Ghana Join Bishops in Resisting Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Weeks after Catholic Bishops in Ghana expressed their opposition to the proposed Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) describing it as “a subtle way to introduce this gay and lesbian thing to our children,” the Association of Catholic Teachers in the West African country (ACT) has also voiced its resistance to the syllabus saying that it does not conform with the culture of Ghanaians.
Nigerian Catholic Community in Ghana Encourages Mutually Favorable Trade Terms
The Catholic Community of Nigerians living in Ghana has encouraged terms of trade that are mutually beneficial to the citizens of the two neighboring West African nations and acknowledged efforts made by the diplomatic service in ensuring that all disputes relating to business are speedily resolved amid legal controversies.
Amid Ghana Comprehensive Sexuality Education Debate, Bishop wants Responsible Parenthood
In the face of civil societies and faith-based organizations in Ghana being opposed to the introduction of the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in the school curriculum, a Church leader is urging parents and guardians to live up to their role as children’s primary educators, this responsibility is inalienable.
Church in Ghana Pledges Support for Civic Education Ahead of Constitutional Referendum
As the countdown to Ghana’s referendum draws to a close, the Catholic Bishops in the West African country are prioritizing civic education, which they consider significant in having the citizens make an informed decision at the ballot.
Proposed Comprehensive Sexuality Education Way to Introduce Homosexuality: Ghana Bishops
The proposed Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) syllabus that seeks to teach sexuality at basic education levels in Ghana is being opposed by the country’s Catholic bishops who are interpreting the move as a subtle way of introducing homosexuality to school-going children.
“Speak out against the negative happenings,” Former Ghana President Tells Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Ghana have been encouraged to practice their prophetic role in society by speaking against evil and being vocal on matters that affect the ordinary people and the marginalized in society, ACI Africa correspondent in Ghana has reported.
Catholic Health Facility in Ghana Commended for Quality Health Care
As the Margret Marquart Catholic hospital commemorates 60 years of its existence in Ghana, the health institution has been commended for providing quality health care services to members of the community.
