Ghana's Gender Ministry Deploys Support Team to Obuasi Senior High Technical School Amid Abuse Allegations
MoGCSP dispatched a psychosocial support team to Obuasi on 21 Oct 2026 to aid students accused of sexual abuse at OSECTEC
In Brief
- •MoGCSP dispatched a psychosocial support team to Obuasi on 21 Oct 2026 to aid students accused of sexual abuse at OSECTEC
- •The team, comprising officers from the Department of Social Welfare, Domestic Violence Secretariat and Department of Children, will assess immediate and long‑term protection and welfare needs
- •The Ministry will coordinate with the Ghana Education Service, Ghana Police Service and other stakeholders to strengthen safeguarding systems and improve reporting mechanisms
- •Public reporting channels include the Ministry’s Helpline of Hope Call Centre and Orange Support Centre (0800‑800‑800, 0800‑900‑900, 0800‑111‑222) and WhatsApp 0551757575
Why It Matters
The deployment underscores Ghana’s commitment to child protection in schools, where allegations of sexual abuse have raised national concern. By mobilizing a multidisciplinary team, the Ministry aims to provide timely psychosocial care, prevent further harm, and reinforce preventive measures across the education sector. This response also signals to parents, teachers and the public that safeguarding violations will be addressed through coordinated, child‑centred interventions.
Key Details
- Deployment Date
- 2026-10-21
- Press Release Date
- 2026-10-23
- School
- Obuasi Senior High Technical School (OSECTEC)
- Ministry
- Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP)
- Support Focus
- Psychosocial and social welfare support for alleged sexual abuse victims
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