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Cape Town – Last month, from 27-28 January 2022, African Parliamentarians Association for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) Steering Committee members came together in Cape Town, South Africa to deliberate and discuss the future direction of the network. The discussions include new strategic priorities to advance democracy and human rights for all, with a specific focus on freedom of religion or belief.

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) in collaboration with the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the International Network for Advancing Science and Policy (INASP) organized a training workshop for members of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Committee of the Parliament of Ghana from July 23-25, 2021 in Koforidua.

 A delegation made up of three steering committee members of AfriPAHR was in Ghana from Wednesday 23^rd June to Sunday 28^th June for consultative meetings with key stakeholders on issues of Human Rights with special attention on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB).  

Asuogyaman, Yilo Krobo, Akuapem North and Abuakwa North Districts  One hundred and twenty participants were trained on how to engage parliament and also Gender Equality and Social Inclusion issues as part of a project title; Dialogue for Change: MPs and Citizens (Women, Youth and Vulnerable Groups) Working Together for Inclusive Development

The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) in partnership with NORSAAC and Socioserve-Ghana, has trained and sensitized citizen groups in the Northern and Southern sectors of Ghana as part of a project titled “Dialogue for Change: MPs and Citizens Working together for Inclusive Development”. The project is funded by STAR-Ghana under its Gender Equality and Social Inclusion cluster.

Asuogyaman, Yilo Krobo, Akuapem North and Abuakwa North Districts

One hundred and twenty participants were trained on how to engage parliament and also Gender Equality and Social Inclusion issues as part of a project title; Dialogue for Change: MPs and Citizens (Women, Youth and Vulnerable Groups) Working Together for Inclusive Development

Opposition or Minority parties are integral to Parliaments and contribute greatly to the outputs of the House as a whole.  Opposition parties do not only represent an alternative government but also, they are responsible for challenging the policies of the government and producing different policies where appropriate.

National Parliaments have a role in ensuring that the targets set forth in development agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are achieved. In order to do this successfully, reliable data and information is required.  Parliamentary Research services and Committee Secretariats play a crucial role in the daily operations of legislatures.