{
  "id": 18452357,
  "title": "Opoku-Agyemang calls for prosecution of perpetrators of sex-for-jobs abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/opoku-agyemang-calls-for-prosecution-of-perpetrators-of-sex-for-jobs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T05:28:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/opoku-agyemang-calls-for-prosecution-of-perpetrators-of-sex-for-jobs-abuse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for swift investigations into sexual exploitation allegations occurring in workplaces and educational institutions. She emphasized that those found guilty must face appropriate penalties. The Vice President cautioned that such demands for sexual favors in exchange for job opportunities or academic grades are detrimental to Ghana's development, as they hinder the utilization of talent, lower productivity, and undermine public trust. At the 2026 Sex for Jobs Conference in Accra, she labeled the practice as an abuse of authority that infringes personal dignity and compromises the integrity of workplaces and educational institutions. She stated, \"The exploitation known as sex for jobs in workplaces and sex for grades in academic and training institutions constitutes an abuse of power, an erasure of bodily autonomy, and a breach of institutional integrity.\" The Vice President explained that the repercussions extend beyond the immediate harm to victims, noting that such misconduct also carries significant economic and social costs. She highlighted that these include lost productivity and wasted talent, with every instance of abuse eroding public trust in the institutions meant to serve the people. She affirmed the government's recognition of the problem's scale and its commitment to ensuring allegations are appropriately addressed. The Vice President further advocated for independent and confidential reporting mechanisms to safeguard complainants, especially in situations where accused individuals hold authority over the recruitment, promotion, or academic progression of their victims.",
  "summary": "Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for prompt investigations into sexual exploitation allegations in workplaces and educational institutions, stressing that anyone found guilty must be appropriately sanctioned.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}