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  "id": 7782930,
  "title": "Gender Ministry targets 16 regional shelters for survivors of abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/gender-ministry-targets-16-regional-shelters-for-survivors-of-abuse",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:04:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gender-ministry-targets-16-regional-shelters-for-survivors-of-abuse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is working to create a network of shelters across Ghana's 16 regions to protect and help survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey announced that the government has already established a shelter in Accra and supported two more in the Upper West and Eastern Regions. At the Government Accountability Series, Lartey explained that these facilities provide survivors with protection, counseling, and other assistance for their recovery. She stated that the Ministry aims to build two to three more shelters in 2027, expanding access to support services beyond Accra. \"For any survivor of sexual or gender-based violence watching today, the Orange Support Centre is reachable, toll-free, on 0800 111 222 or by WhatsApp on 055 1755 7575,\" Lartey assured. The Minister emphasized that expanding the shelter network will prevent survivors from having to travel long distances for specialized help, thereby strengthening the country's response to gender-based violence.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is working towards establishing a network of shelters across all 16 regions to provide protection and rehabilitation for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.",
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        "title": "Govt to establish sexual and gender-based violence shelters across all 16 regions – Gender Minister",
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        "published": "2026-09-16T12:16:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Gender Ministry targets 16 regional shelters for survivors of abuse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/gender-ministry-targets-16-regional-shelters-for-survivors-of-abuse-7788754",
        "published": "2026-09-16T12:51:24.000Z"
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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."
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