Ghana Faces Renewed Criticism Over Neglect of Witchcraft Accusation Victims

Over 500 victims, mostly older women, remain in unsafe camps as calls for legal reforms and state action intensify.

A new Amnesty International report highlights the Ghanaian government's continued failure to protect victims of witchcraft accusations, leaving them in dire living conditions.
More than 500 people, primarily older women, reside in informal camps with inadequate access to food, health care, clean water, and safe housing.
Witchcraft accusations disproportionately target vulnerable women, often based on unfounded claims tied to cultural beliefs and gender discrimination.
Despite recent discussions with government officials, no significant progress has been made on legislation to criminalize witchcraft accusations or provide reparations for victims.
Human rights organizations are urging Ghana to implement comprehensive legal protections and launch a national awareness campaign to address the root causes of these abuses.