Ghana: Branded for life: Witchcraft accusations and the fight for dignity in the north of Ghana

Across the north of Ghana, hundreds of women are living in makeshift camps after being banished from their homes. Accused of witchcraft—often after the death of a relative or a troubling dream—these women are targeted for who they are: older, poor, widowed, or outspoken. Their exile is not only a cultural injustice but a violation of their most basic human rights.
This document captures their voices, exposes the systemic failures that allow this abuse, and calls for action. It is a tribute to their resilience and a demand for justice.

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