On International Women's Day 2017, we're kicking off a series of brief reflections by women from around the world on gender and human rights. Our first is a post from Ghana, written by Felicia Fauzia Anthonio. Felicia works with IFEX member the Media Foundation for West Africa. She coordinates the activities of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange, a network of 12 prominent freedom of expression organisations. Make sure to like IFEX on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to read more reflections

Studies conducted by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) on "radio coverage of local governance issues in selected districts across Ghana" have revealed that many radio stations in Ghana continue to give far less attention to local governance and local development issues.

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has noticed with concern the increasing acts of violations perpetrated against journalists in their line of duty.

On February 17, 2014, about 30 youth stormed the premises of Gift FM - a privately-owned radio station - in Dormaa Ahenkro, a town in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana.