Joseph Whittal

Today, the 8th NANHRI NHRI Forum kicked off on the margins of the 85th Ordinary Session of the @achpr_cadhp in Banjul, The Gambia 🇬🇲. Theme: Human Rights and Development in Africa: Pathways to Dignity, Accountability & Inclusion. #NANHRIForum #ACHPR85 #HumanRights #Africa

🤝 NANHRI signs MoU with @AfrikParliament to strengthen human rights & democracy in Africa. Collaboration includes legal reform, treaty support, training, & monitoring compliance. 🔗nanhri.org/nanhri-and-the… #HumanRights #Africa #Democracy #PAP

As @NANHRI40 Chair, CHRAJ Commissioner Dr. @JosephWhittal led the signing of an MoU with the Pan African Parliament, strengthening collaboration to advance human rights, democracy & good governance across Africa. #HumanRights #GoodGovernance #NANHRI #PAP

A huge thank you to @CHRAJGHANA and the @UNinGhana for the two-day high-level dialogue in Koforidua. We've concluded a productive session focused on applying a human rights-based approach to our parliamentary work, a key step in strengthening governance and accountability in Ghana.

📍@CHRAJGHANA With the support from the @UNinGhana & Partner agencies, convened a high-level dialogue with Parliament’s Human Rights Committee to promote rights-based lawmaking, accountability & good governance. #HumanRights #Accountability #UNinGhana #CHRAJGHANA

The #UNinGhana & @CHRAJGHANA, with support from @UNHumanRights , @UNFPAGhana , @GhanaUNAIDS , @UNODC & @UnescoGhana , today convened a high-level dialogue with Parliament’s Human Rights Committee to advance governance, accountability & rights-based lawmaking.

.@AminaBouayach, Chairperson of @CNDHMaroc, named one of the 2025 “50 Inspiring African Women” [1 of 10 HR militants] in recognition of her lifelong fight for human rights, equality & justice. A voice from Morocco for an inclusive #Africa. #JIFA2025 #50FemmesQuiInspirent #NHRIs

Today, African NHRIs held a virtual consultation on the Draft ACHPR Study on integrating ESCR Rights into National Development Planning across Africa, with DIHR and @CHR_HumanRights Opening remarks were delivered by @SebihogoG , ED of @NANHRI40. #HumanRights #ESCR #ACHPR

Special thank you to the leads and stakeholders who joined this very memorial event. #PassAntiWitchcraftbill #AkuaDentehMemorialLectureMarch @CHRAJGHANA @MoGCSP_Ghana @fx_sosu @TheSannehInstitute @SongtabaNGO @WILPF

ActionAid Ghana and Partners Lead Memorial Lecture and March Honouring Akua Denteh with a Renewed Demand for Justice and Legal Reform ghana.actionaid.org/news/2025/acti… @SongtabaNGO @CHRAJGHANA @JosephWhittal @fx_sosu

.@CHRAJGHANA Congratulations! The national action plan on business and human rights is a useful tool to advance Ghana's commitment to responsible business. @WGBizHRs @dsolawuyi

@JosephWhittal @UNDPGhana @oxfaminghana @OxfamAmerica @FesGhana @GhanaPresidency @MercyLarbi10 @EdwardAmpratwum @banniloy @BizHRAsia_UNDP @ActionAidGhana @UNDPAfrica @nccegh @GHANANEWSAGENCY @JDMahama 📙Now Online: The National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (NAP-BHR) was officially launched by the Representative of the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice. 📲 Scan the QR code or visit 👉 bhr.gov.gh to access the full document. #BHRGhana

At the launch of Ghana’s National Action Plan on #BHR, @UNDPGhana reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive, rights-based dev't. Our Head of Inclusive Growth & Accountable Governance, @EdwardAmpratwum emphasized: “Having a National Action Plan is a critical milestone but it must be matched with strong implementation, accountability & inclusive participation. UNDP with funding from @MofaJapan_en is proud to have supported Ghana’s journey by training stakeholders, funding consultations & building platforms to help track & drive progress.” Let’s continue working together to promote responsible business, protect #HumanRights & foster #SustainableDevelopment. #BHRGhana

📢 Happening now: Ghana launches its National Action Plan - NAP - on Business & Human Rights! Led by @Attorney_Ghana & @CHRAJGHANA with support from @UNDPGhana, 🇬🇭 becomes 5th African country to adopt a UNGP-aligned NAP. #BHRGhana #HumanRights

Congratulations to @CHRAJGHANA and other like-minded organisations for this milestone. Together we can create a just and dignified future for all. #BusinessAndHumanRights #DecentWork #ActionAidGhana #SocialJustice #ModernSlavery #WorkersRights #NAPLaunch2025

“The launch of Ghana’s National Action Plan on BHR is a major milestone in our journey to ensure businesses operate responsibly, respect #HumanRights & are held accountable. With consultations across all 16 regions, this is one of Africa’s most inclusive Plans. @CHRAJGHANA is committed to coordinating its implementation & calls on all partners to support this national agenda.” — Joseph Whittal, Commissioner, @CHRAJGHANA

📢 Anticipate the launch of Ghana’s National Action Plan on Business & Human Rights on the 1⃣1⃣th July 2⃣0⃣2⃣5⃣. A step toward aligning business practices with human rights. 🇬🇭 #BHRGhana #HumanRights #CHRAJ #BusinessEthics #UNDP #GovernanceMatters

We are all facing a myriad of issues... It is through shared experience, dialogue, and cooperation that we will find effective and sustainable solutions." - Dr. @JosephWhittal, President of NNHRI-WA #NHRI #HumanRights #Collaboration

Communique: The issues discussed will inform the development of a communique, which will be finalized later today, outlining key actions and recommendations for NHRIs in West Africa. #NHRI #HumanRights #WestAfrica #Migration #TransitionalJustice

Migration in West Africa: Discussions highlighted key drivers of migration in the sub-region like insecurity, climate change etc. OHCHR gave a human rights approaches to these issues and what NHRIs can do to in the implementation of Global Compact on Migration in West Africa.