Gender Ministry to strengthen child protection measures in schools after Obuasi SHTS case
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is intensifying efforts to strengthen child protection mechanisms in schools following reports of alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, said the Ministry would collaborate with relevant institutions to strengthen existing policies, […]
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in Ghana is taking steps to enhance child protection measures in schools following allegations of sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS). Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey revealed plans to work with relevant institutions to reinforce existing policies, codes of conduct and child protection provisions.
She announced the Ministry's intention to collaborate with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to coordinate responses to such incidents. The Ministry plans to review and strengthen safeguarding policies, ensuring their effective implementation in educational institutions nationwide.
A technical representative will assist the GES in developing a long-term strategy to bolster child protection systems. The Government also pledged to support affected students and their families, offering medical screening and psychosocial support. Dr Lartey emphasized the importance of early reporting and intervention, promising to display helpline numbers prominently on school campuses nationwide.
The Ministry urged the public to report child abuse, domestic violence and other concerns through its Helpline of Hope, urging a united effort to safeguard children's rights and welfare.
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