PRESS STATEMENT February 12, 2026 – Accra SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AWARENESS DAY 2026 Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Day 2026 is more than a moment for reflection. It is a demand for bold and sustained action. In an era marked by persistent misinformation, deep-rooted stigma, and unequal access to essential services, the health and...

The Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) joins the global community to commemorate World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10th October to raise awareness and advocate for mental wellness as a human right. This year’s theme, “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” is especially relevant in Ghana and across Africa, where...

Globally, women are most likely to be responsible for fetching water for households, while girls are nearly twice as likely as boys to bear the responsibility, and spend more time doing it each day, according to a new report released today by UNICEF and WHO. Progress on household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) 2000-2022:...