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August 16, 2025Priviet Social Sciences JournalOpen Access

Life after accusation: Forced internment, human rights violations, and the urgent case for criminalizing witchcraft claims in Ghana

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AJAbubakar Muhammad jibrilRMRamalina Ranaivo Mikea ManitraAHA. Hossain

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Overview

This research reveals human rights violations linked to witchcraft accusations in Ghana, highlighting legislative gaps and calling for reforms.

Key Points

  • Human rights violations persist due to witchcraft accusations against vulnerable individuals, including aging women.
  • The Criminal Offences Bill aims to address the lack of legal protections against malicious accusations in Ghana.
  • Qualitative interviews with survivors and stakeholders provided insights into the impacts of forced internment and proposed reforms.
  • Advocacy for swift passage of the Bill is crucial to align Ghana's laws with international human rights standards.

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jibril et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a366a80a429f797332cc32https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v5i8.443
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