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Songtaba Staff and Board of Directors Visit to Gnani Alleged Witches Camp

Happy Mother’s Day!!

On this special day, Songtaba’s staff and the Board of Directors visited the Gnani #allegedwitches camp to celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day with the women at the camp as part of our #20thanniversary activities.

Delicious meals were prepared by the staff for the women with live music performance by the renowned musical artist Abu Sadik which sparked their #dancing skills. Donations received under the Faako Social Fund were presented to the women.

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Health Walk in Nunumba North (Songtaba 20th Anniversary)

HEALTH WALK ON THE PRINCIPAL STREETS OF BIMBILLA

Today Songtaba organized a health walk through the principal streets of Bimbilla and to the market square as part of the line up of activities to commemorate its #20thanniversary of the organization.

We extend our warmest gratitude to the following partners who took time to participate in the event: Nanumba North Municipal Chief Executive, Network of Women Leaders in the Nanumba Area, Parent Association Network, CHRAJ, Ghana Police Service, Small Holder Women Farmers Network, Communtiy Based Anti-Violenece Teams, FEV, Foundation S Growers, Girls clubs, club patrons, sponsorship committee members, and sponsored children.

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#healthwalk #20anniversary #20YearsOfTransformingLives

#20YearsOfImpact

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Songtaba Launches 20th Anniversary

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we pause to reflect on the incredible journey and the profound impact we’ve made together.

Congratulations to Songtaba on a successfully 20-year milestone.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our #partners, #donors, #collaborators, women and Youth Groups and all invited guest for gracing this memorable event with your presence.

Your #support and #enthusiasm made the occasion truly special. We appreciate you taking the time to celebrate with us.

Anticipate our next line of #anniversary activities.

Thank you!

#20YearsOfTransformingLives #20thanniversary

#20YearsOfImpact

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Songtaba is hiring!!!

Consultancy to Develop a Training Curriculum for Service Providers on Survivor-Centered Care

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Terms of Reference

Interested applicants should submit their applications in accordance to the Terms of Reference to [email protected] by 05th April, 2024

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SONGTABA LAUNCHED GENDER RIGTHS AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT (GREP)

On March 10, 2025, Songtaba officially launched the Gender Rights and Empowerment Project (GREP) as part of this year’s #internationalwomensday celebrations. With funding support from the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, this four-year initiative, in partnership with Renel Ghana Foundation, aims to:

• End gender-based violence and harmful cultural practices

• Strengthen legal protections for women and girls

• Provide economic empowerment opportunities

• Advocate for policies such as the Anti-Witchcraft Bill

The launch brought together civil society leaders, legal experts, and both state and non-state actors, all committed to advancing #GenderJustice in Ghana. As Hajia Lamnatu Adam, Executive Director of Songtaba, profoundly stated:

“This project cannot succeed in isolation. We need a multi-sectoral approach to create lasting impact.” With the UN Trust Fund’s support, we are one step closer to ensuring that women and girls live free from violence and #discrimination.

Let’s stand together to amplify women’s voices, protect their rights, and create a future of dignity and #equality.

https://gna.org.gh/2025/03/songtaba-launches-grep-to-eliminate-gender-based-violence/

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She Leads Ghana’ Urges President Mahama to Uphold Affirmative Action Law

SHE LEADS -CALL TO UPHOLD THE AFFRIMATIVE ACTION LAW

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The She Leads Ghana Consortium has called on His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 1121, 2024. The law mandates that at least 30% of decision-making roles in Ghana be held by women, with the ultimate goal of achieving 50% representation by 2034.

The Act, aligned with international frameworks like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the African Charter for Democracy, Elections, and Governance, and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, seeks to enhance women’s participation in public and political life. According to the Consortium, gender inclusivity is critical to achieving sustainable development by 2030.

She Leads Ghana is part of a global initiative spearheaded by Plan International Netherlands, Defence for Children – ECPAT Netherlands, African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), and Terre des Hommes Netherlands, with Equal Measures 2030 as a technical partner.

In Ghana, the Consortium includes Plan International Ghana, Defence for Children International Ghana, Women Aspire Network, and Hope for Future Generations. Other implementing partners include Rights and Responsibilities Initiatives Ghana, Songtaba, Erudite Women Empowerment Network, and Community Aid for Rural Development.

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Petition to Sign Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill into Law (Coalition Against Witchcraft Accusations)

CAWA Petition 2024

For too long, citizens, especially older women, have been victimized by witchcraft accusations in
our country. This deep rooted and widespread practice has led to untold suffering, discrimination,
and violence. The practice of witch-hunting and witchcraft accusations is extremely harmful. Just
mere accusations break up families, the foundational unit of society; destroy lives and livelihoods,
and serve as a generational sentence of stigma and suspicion on families. Above all, witch-hunting
is based on a deadly phenomenon as we’ve witnessed the murder, lynching and brutalization of
defenseless victims, mainly older women, on regular basis. While a few of these are reported,
many attacks and murders go unreported, especially in the rural parts of Ghana.

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* Exciting News!!! Songtaba launched PROJECT BRIDGE – Building Rights, Information, and Delivery of Gender-Equitable SRHR

Exciting News!

Songtaba is excited to announce our new partnership with AmplifyChange on Project BRIDGE! This initiative will increase #awareness, #understanding, and access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information, strengthen gender-equitable SRHR services, and empower individuals and communities to claim their rights.

To kickstart implementation, an inception meeting was held on 24th October with key stakeholders, including representatives from Ghana Education Service (GES), Ghana Health Service (GHS), Department of Gender, community mentors, teacher mentors, the media and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). It was a productive session full of insights and shared goals.

Keep your eyes glued to our socials for some of the insightful experiences shared by our stakeholders.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CARE AND SUPPORT

Celebrating International Day of Care and Support with Songtaba!

Today, we spotlight Ghana’s Inclusive Education Policy, a pivotal step toward a society where every child, including those with developmental disabilities (CWDDs), has the opportunity to thrive alongside their peers. At Songtaba, we understand that inclusive education not only enriches the lives of CWDDs but also offers critical relief to caregivers, who often shoulder immense responsibilities without formal support.International Day of Care and Support

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Certification Alert!!!

We are proud to announce that Songtaba as been awarded certification in recognition of our impactful work under the Ghana Participation Programme, also known as Ghana Somubi Dwumadie, with funding from FCDO. Over the past 33 months, we have passionately implemented the Promoting Women Mental Health Rights in Ghana project, aimed at improving Mental Health Care for Disadvantaged Communities, especially #vulnerable women in the Northern and North East regions.

Key Highlights:

1. Trained and empowered Women Mental Health Survivors Advocates to champion mental health rights.

2. Conducted a Research Validation on the prevalence of depression among women accused of witchcraft.

3. Engaged the media on our research findings and held a Regional Forum on mental health service delivery

for vulnerable groups.

4. Facilitated a Stakeholder Dialogue Forum to refine and validate a fact sheet on mental health and gender dynamics among these communities.

Through our research, we shared critical insights into the Prevalence of Depression, Quality of Life, and Gender Dimensions of witchcraft accusations.

As this project concludes, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ghana Somubi Dwumadie for their unwavering support, making this transformative journey possible. Together, we’ve laid the foundation for lasting change in mental healthcare for vulnerable women in Ghana.