The Coalition Against Witchcraft Accusation (CAWA) has made an urgent plea to Parliament to pass the anti-witchcraft accusation bill into law.
Recent incidents related to witchcraft accusations, including the conviction and sentencing of two women involved in the tragic lynching of Akua Denteh, underscore the pressing need for legislation and a coordinated response to combat this social menace, which primarily targets older and vulnerable women.
The coalition, consisting of the Sanneh Institute, Songtaba, Women International League for Peace and Freedom Ghana, ActionAid Ghana, Legal Resource Centre, and Amnesty International Ghana, emphasizes that enacting this law will protect countless innocent individuals, promote social harmony, and demonstrate a commitment to justice and equality for all.
In a statement issued in Accra, CAWA called on all individuals and groups to support its appeal for the swift passage of the bill into law, seeking to put an end to this deeply ingrained social problem.
