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Underage marriage: Social Welfare to release minor to parents April 12 – Child Rights Int’l
The 13-year-old girl married to the 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo is expected to be returned to her biological parents on Friday, April 12, 2024, according to Child Rights International (CRI). There was a public uproar when the marriage ceremony between Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, also known as Gborbu Wulomo, and Naa Okromo went viral. […]
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Girl in underage marriage is 15 years, not 16 – Child Rights International
Executive Director of Child Rights International, Bright Appiah, has revealed that the girl at the centre of the child marriage controversy is 15 years old, not 16 as previously claimed by the Nungua Traditional Council. The 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, has faced significant backlash after a video of him marrying the minor, […]
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Alleged child marriage: Ministry of Information says Naa Okromo is doing well
According to the Ministry of Information, Naa Okromo, the young girl allegedly married to 63-year-old Nungua Gborbu Wulomo, is being well taken care of under the protection of the Ghana Police Service and the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. The 16-year-old Naa Okromo was ‘wedded’ to 63-year-old Gborbu Wulomo, Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru […]
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Gborbu Wulomo’s marriage to underage girl completely condemnable – Francis Sosu
Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament for Madina, has criticized the union between a 63-year-old Ga priest and a 13-year-old girl, describing it as “condemnable”. The Ga priest, Nuumo Borketey Laweh XXXIII, also known as Gborbu Wulomo, faced significant backlash when a video of his wedding ceremony with the young girl, Naa Okromo, became public. […]
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Abolish Traditions That Endanger Children – CRI
Bright Appiah The Executive Director of Child Rights International (CRI), Bright Appiah, has called for a total discarding of traditions and customs that endanger the lives of children. He
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Illuminating the future – The Holy Child School’s solar project revolution
In the heart of increased financial difficulties and lowering standards of education, stands a beacon of innovation and sustainability, thanks to the vision and generosity of a distinguished alumna of the Holy Child School – HOPSA 1999, RED ladies. The Holy Child School, a revered institution known for its commitment to excellence and holistic education […]
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Chile forest fires: At least 112 dead in Valparaíso region
At least 112 people have been killed by forest fires in Chile’s Valparaíso region, local authorities have said. Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and said he would make “all necessary resources” available to tackle the situation. It is believed to be Chile’s deadliest forest fire on record. Many of those affected were visiting […]
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More than 50 killed as forest fires rage in Chile
At least 51 people have been killed in Chile as intense forest fires in the centre of the country triggered a state of emergency and the authorities warned that the death toll is likely to rise. “Given the conditions of the tragedy, the number of victims will surely increase in the coming hours,” President Gabriel Boric […]
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Raging forest fires in Chile kill 46; toll likely to rise
As many as 46 people have been killed in forest fires raging in Chile, President Gabriel Boric said on Saturday. He added that the number of victims is likely to rise, NBC News reported. Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha, in a press conference, said 92 active fires are burning in Chile, affecting more than 43,000 […]
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Child right promotion impacts social and behavioural change in communities
Promoting the rights and well-being of children has been the hallmark and commitment of the United Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1,2,3,4,5,13 and 16) for 190 countries. The promotion of child’s right is the best way in ensuring children have access to quality education as a minimum […]
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Maternal and child health – bridging gaps through effective health education
Maternal and child health is a cornerstone of societal well-being, reflecting the strength and resilience of communities. In many parts of the world, including Ghana, challenges persist, making the role of effective health education in bridging gaps and improving outcomes for mothers and children paramount. Let us delve into the multi-faceted dimensions of maternal and […]
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Woman Jailed 6 Years For Child Theft
The convict, Priscilla Adutwumwaa A TWENTY-ONE-YEAR-old unemployed woman has been jailed six years in hard labour for stealing a four-year-old child in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region. Priscilla Adutwumwaa
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