Ghanaian NGO Calls for Urgent Child‑Protection Reforms After Alleged Abuse at Obuasi High School
SMC‑Gh urged reforms following alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).
In Brief
- •SMC‑Gh urged reforms following alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS).
- •The organization cited long‑standing concerns about inadequate safeguarding and students’ inability to report abuse.
- •SMC‑Gh released seven recommendations, including survivor‑centred investigations, psychosocial support, and independent safeguarding audits by the Ghana Education Service.
- •The group highlighted the emotional and academic harm caused by abuse and called for systemic changes to protect children in schools.
- •The statement was signed by Executive Director Andrews Perprem on 21 Oct 2026.
Why It Matters
Child safety in schools is essential for students’ well‑being and academic success. Alleged abuse at Obuasi SHTS threatens not only the victims’ mental health but also undermines confidence in the education system, which is a cornerstone of national development and social inclusion in Ghana.
Key Details
- Organization
- Save the Mining Communities‑Ghana (SMC‑Gh)
- School
- Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS)
- Statement Date
- 2026-10-21
- Recommendations Count
- 7
- Key Concern
- Inadequate child safeguarding structures
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