Government must embrace the call for an international convention for older persons. @HelpAge @MoGCSP_Ghana @GAROP_Sec @HelpAgeDE

@MoGCSP_Ghana INVESTIGATES SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME ISSUE... #MoGCSP_Ghana #SchoolFeeding #schoolfeedingprogram #schoolchildren #onemealaday #investigation #concerned #ghanamedia

Do you want to build friendly communities for #OlderPeople? Then check out our “Let’s Go” guide. It's packed with ideas and guidance on how to engage with older people and improve communities for all ages! 🔗 ow.ly/ArVh50Z60fJ

Understanding the rights of older people and the key elements of a human rights-based approach to ageing is key. Our #HumanRights training toolkit offers practical guidance for applying these principles and adopting a rights-based approach in your work. helpage.org/human-rights-too…

We wish all our Muslim brothers and sisters a blessed and meaningful Eid.

The first official session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons will take place this July, marking an important step towards a UN Convention on the rights of older people. (1/4)

Vacancy Opportunity!!! IOM Ghana is seeking a consultant to support the establishment of a Local Technical Committee in Ghana. Interested Candidates should apply by 07 June 2026. You can find all information & how to apply : bit.ly/40Eauu2

🌍 POWERFUL OPPORTUNITY: Join the Geneva Graduate Institute ARP Partner Program 2026–2027! 🚀 Collaborate. Research. Impact Global Policy. The Geneva Graduate Institute is inviting partner organizations worldwide to join the 2026–2027 Applied Research Projects (ARPs) — where graduate students work directly with real-world policy challenges to produce high-impact research. 🎯 Key Benefits: Access fresh, data-driven research Gain innovative policy perspectives Strengthen global networks Influence future international development thinking ⏳ Deadline: 🗓️ 31 July 2026 🔗 Apply / Learn More: wp.me/p23f03-a6V 💡 Pro Tip: Reach out early to discuss your research idea before submitting your application — the strongest partnerships start with early collaboration!

Apply Now! Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2026 📆 Deadline: 3 June 2026 (15:00 UTC) 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/OctRFHz #Scholarship

The need for social protection systems that provide adequate protection along the lifecourse.

The UN General Assembly endorsement of the International Court of Justice’s climate ruling is key - the climate crisis is also a human rights crisis and States have legal obligations to protect people and planet. We now need urgent action – law reform, policy change, international cooperation and accountability – to stop the climate crisis from worsening and open paths towards reparations for those affected. - @volker_turk

Applications Now Open for the ECOSOCC 5th Permanent General Assembly Is your Civil Society Organization; ●Women‑led, ●Youth‑led and; ●Advancing the rights and empowerment of women, youth, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities? The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) is calling YOU to apply for membership in its 5th Permanent General Assembly. Whether you are amplifying youth leadership, advocating for women’s rights, protecting children, supporting the elderly, or advancing disability inclusion, this is your opportunity to: ●Champion inclusive voices in continental decision‑making; ●Shape AU policies and programs that impact millions across Africa; ●Drive Agenda 2063 with equity, empowerment, and participation at the core; and ●Amplify the voices of African citizens. APPLY NOW to contribute to continental policy dialogue and decision-making. Selected organizations will join a network of 200 CSOs shaping Africa’s development agenda across key sectors. 📅 Deadline: 15 July 2026 (17:00 CAT) Submit your application via the ECOSOCC Connect Platform: ecosocc.au.int/connect #ECOSOCC5PGA #CivilSociety #Leadership #WomenAndYouthEmpowerment

Calling All Civil Society Organizations Driving Africa’s Development! The @AU_ECOSOCC is inviting CSOs with at least 3 years of impact to apply for the 5th Permanent General Assembly (PGA), which is its highest decision‑making body. If your organization is committed to impact, transparency, and advancing AU values, apply today! Be part of 200 CSOs leading Africa’s transformation: * 165 National CSOs (3 per Member State) * 10 Regional CSOs (2 per region) * 8 Continental CSOs * 20 African Diaspora CSOs * 6 Ex‑officio CSOs nominated by the AU Chairperson Organizations representing women, youth, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. How to Apply: Visit the ECOSOCC Connect platform, create your representative profile, register your organization, and submit your application for the 5th Permanent General Assembly. It’s simple, transparent, and designed to ensure CSOs have the opportunity to participate in shaping Africa’s future. To start your application, please go to: ecosocc.au.int/connect Apply before 15th July, 2026 at 17 hrs Central African Time (CAT). #AfricanUnion #CivilSociety #TheVoiceofAfricanCitizenry

Today, the Ghana Statistical Service successfully launched the District-Level Multidimensional Poverty Incidence and Ranking Factsheets for all 261 districts in Ghana from 2021 to 2025. For the first time in Ghana’s history, we now have comparable multidimensional poverty estimates for every district over multiple years. This is a major step forward for evidence-based planning and local development. The findings show that poverty is not only about income. It is also about access to education, healthcare, decent housing, jobs, clean water, sanitation, and opportunities. The data shows progress, but also major inequalities across districts. Out of 261 districts, 250 recorded reductions in multidimensional poverty between 2021 and 2025. Wa West recorded the largest improvement, while Yunyoo Nasuan recorded the highest poverty incidence in 2025 at 51.6%. Ayawaso North Municipal recorded the lowest at 5.5%. The message from today’s launch was clear: the rankings must guide action, not stigma. The findings should inform planning, DACF allocations, social protection, infrastructure investment, education, healthcare, and job creation. We sincerely thank Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko for chairing the event on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, Hon. Isaac Adongo, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, development partners, Parliament, panelists, stakeholders, and the hardworking staff of GSS for making this important national exercise possible. Let us use the evidence to reduce inequalities and ensure that no district and no community is left behind. #GSS #MultidimensionalPoverty #localplanning #DataForDevelopment #InclusiveDevelopment #EvidenceBasedPolicy #LeaveNoOneBehind

Is your CSO eligible to apply to the ECOSOCC Permanent General Assembly (PGA)?! If your civil society organization (CSO) is from an @_AfricanUnion Member State or the African Diaspora, then yes! 4️⃣ categories are eligible: • National CSOs — 165 seats (3 per Member State) • Regional CSOs — 10 seats (operate in 2 Member States in one region) • Continental CSOs — 8 seats (operate in 3 Member States across 2 regions) • #Diaspora CSOs — 20 seats (registered outside #Africa) Eligible organizations include #youth, women’s, #disability, #NGOs, #CBOs, professional bodies, academic networks, #labour, #privatesector associations, #farmers, #cultural, #interfaith, #media, and #sports organizations. At least 1 national seat per Member State must go to a women-focused or youth-focused CSO. Note: Individuals cannot apply. Organizations apply and designate representatives. Applications open in a few days! Stay tuned! #ECOSOCCPGA #ECOSOCCPGA5 #TheVoiceOfTheAfricanCitizenry #AUConnect #ECOSOCCConnect

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and grandmothers.

Celebrating Resurrection and Hope

Amazing Scholarship Opportunity! Applications now open for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 @unisouthampton Deadline 31 March 2026. MSc Gerontology (DL) and MSc Global Ageing and Policy (DL) tinyurl.com/ssdhfuzr

@MoGCSP_Ghana has provided emergency LEAP support to 134 #vulnerable households in OBOGU, Ashanti Region. Cash assistance targeted persons with disabilities, orphans, and the aged. Govt continues to expand #socialprotection efforts to all Ghanaians.

Human rights aren’t abstract—they’re the essentials we rely on every day: safety, dignity, equality and justice. Human rights are our everyday essentials, let’s keep them strong. #OurEverydayRights

“I’m 81 years old and I’ve never seen this before. Cocoa farming is all I have to do nothing else. I sell my cocoa, and after 4 months, I still haven’t been paid. What do you want an old woman like me to do?” — 81 year old Cocoa Farmer #JoyNewsFocus || #JoyDigital