Protecting the future: Understanding child rights, responsibilities, and the power of participation

In Ghana, the protection and well-being of children are safeguarded by law. The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Chapter Five) and the Children’s Act of 1998 (Act 560) provide strong legal frameworks that guarantee the rights and freedoms of every child.


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