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CORD Ghana and partners equip PwDs with knowledge on climate resilience.

A day’s capacity-building training has been held in Tamale to empower persons with physical disabilities with knowledge and skills to adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. The training, organised by the Centre for Opportunities and Rural Development (CORD Ghana) in collaboration with Naglogu Care Foundation, Rural Connect, Youth Alliance for Climate and Environmental […]

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UNPAID CARE WORK: AN INVISIBLE BARRIER TO EQUALITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION Unpaid care work refers to the essential, invisible labour, yet uncompensated, activities that sustain households and communities. This includes direct care for children, the elderly, and the sick, as well as domestic tasks like cooking, cleaning, and collecting water. While vital for society’s well-being, unpaid care work is disproportionately carried out by women and

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SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS (SRHR) AND DISABILITY INCLUSION APPROACHES

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) are fundamental human rights for every individual regardless of their status. However, people with disabilities who constitute a significant portion of the global population often face considerable obstacles in accessing SRHR information, services, and exercising their reproductive rights. These barriers arise from societal attitudes, inaccessibility, and discrimination. Mainstreaming

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CORD-Ghana Calls On Policymakers To Strengthen Measures That Protect Children With Disabilities

The Center for Opportunity and Rural Development (CORD-Ghana) has donated educational materials to Yumba Special School and Zanzamiya M/A Primary School as part of activities marking this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The donation was aimed at putting smiles on students living with various forms of disabilities and highlighting the need for an

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African governments urged to defend continent’s interest in global climate negotiations On Oct 27, 2025

African governments urged to defend continent’s interest in global climate negotiations  On Oct 27, 2025 African governments have been urged to defend the continent’s interest in global climate negotiations and ensure that international commitments on climate adaptation and financing yield tangible benefits for vulnerable communities across the Africa. This call was contained in a joint declaration

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Africa Climate Justice Caravan Demands Action from Wealthy Countries: Petitions Governments for Accountability

Africa Climate Justice Caravan Demands Action from Wealthy Countries: Petitions Governments for Accountability The Center for Opportunities and Rural Development (CORD), in collaboration with its partners, has presented a joint declaration on climate change to the Northern Regional Minister at the Northern Regional Coordinating Council. The petition, titled “African Caravans for Climate Justice Joint Declaration,” calls for

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CORD Ghana Holds Summit to Empower Youth in Green Transformation

CORD Ghana Holds Summit to Empower Youth in Green Transformation October 17, 2025/CORD Tamale, Oct 17, GNA – The Centre for Opportunities and Rural Development (CORD Ghana) has reaffirmed its commitment to youth-driven climate action urging young people to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the green economy to build a more sustainable future for

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Wiki Green Conference 2023: Involving to Evolve, the New Climate Paradigm

Wiki Green Conference December 2023: Involving to Evolve, the New Climate Paradigm   Introduction In the midst of pressing environmental challenges, a remarkable event unfolded over two transformative days—the Wiki Green Conference 2023. This inspiring gathering, proudly sponsored by the Wikimedia Foundation, brought together passionate advocates, environmental experts, and dedicated Wikimedia volunteers from Ghana. With

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African Governments Urged to Defend the Continent’s Interest in Global Climate Negotiations

African Governments Urged to Defend the Continent’s Interest in Global Climate Negotiations October 26, 2025/CORD Tamale, Oct. 26, GNA – African governments have been urged to defend the continent’s interest in global climate negotiations and ensure that international commitments on climate adaptation and financing yield tangible benefits for vulnerable communities across the Africa. This call

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Activista-Ghana celebrates International Youth Day

Activista-Ghana celebrates International Youth Day Tamale, Aug. 20, GNA – The Northern Regional Chapter of Activista-Ghana, a youth advocacy organisation, has commemorated this year’s International Youth Day (IYD) with a call for intensified efforts to enhance inclusivity in climate change advocacy in the country. The event, organised with funding support from ActionAid Ghana, an international

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