Human Rights Reporters Ghana Wins Global Entreps Award for Sustainability in Costa Rica

by Wisdom K.E Hammond · July 24, 2023

Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG) has been awarded the “Best International Practice Award on Sustainability” by the Global Entreps Awards. The award was given in recognition of HRRG’s “KTT Project,” a nationwide sensitization campaign on kidnapping, teenage pregnancy, and drug abuse.

The KTT Project was launched in 2019 in response to the increasing incidents of kidnappings in Ghana. The campaign has reached over 60,000 people in three regions of Ghana, and has been praised for its effectiveness in raising awareness of these issues and promoting human rights.

HRRG is a Ghanaian non-governmental organization that works to promote human rights and good governance. The organization was founded in 2018 by Joseph Kobla Wemakor, a journalist and human rights activist. HRRG has a team of dedicated volunteers who work to raise awareness of human rights issues, promote access to justice, and hold governments accountable.

The KTT Project is one of many initiatives that HRRG has undertaken to promote human rights in Ghana. The organization has also worked to raise awareness of the rights of women and children, and to promote freedom of expression and press freedom.

The award from the Global Entreps Awards is a significant recognition of HRRG’s work. The award also highlights the importance of raising awareness of human rights issues and promoting sustainable development. HRRG is committed to continuing its work to promote human rights and good governance in Ghana and beyond.

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Here are some additional details about the Global Entreps Awards:

The awards are given to individuals, organizations, and businesses that are working to promote sustainability and good governance.
The awards are judged by a panel of experts from around the world.
The awards are sponsored by a variety of organizations, including the United Nations, the European Union, and the World Bank.