members working in this country
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- Most covered free expression issues in this country
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Although the internet has the potential to bridge the gender equality gap, it is still a hugely unexplored terrain or many Ghanaian women because of issues of access, affordability and knowhow.
Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
1 January 2018
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The Supreme Court struck down 2015 regulations issued by the National Media Commission (NMC) that could have facilitated prepublication censorship.
Freedom House
28 April 2017
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The bi-weekly reports "name and shame" political parties, candidates or activists who use indecent campaign language; and name the radio stations and programmes on which those expressions were used. It is also hoped that the bi-weekly reports will help the electorate to make informed voting decisions. The reports are also meant to provide credible evidence for the appropriate institutions and groups to take informed remedial actions.
Media Foundation for West Africa
16 May 2016
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Two senior judges sued a number of journalists and the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) advocacy group for defamation in connection with an exposé implicating them and other members of the judiciary in a widespread bribery scandal.
Freedom House
23 April 2016
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Ranked 52nd in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2015
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Media Foundation for West Africa
12 August 2014
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Journalist sentenced to 10 days imprisonment for editorials critical of Supreme Court rulings
Freedom House
1 May 2014
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Ranked 52nd in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2014
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Media Foundation for West Africa
21 February 2014
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Ranked 27th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
31 January 2014
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Ranked 55th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
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"Civil society organisations have noted that political party 'foot soldiers' - activists who assist campaigns by distributing literature and generating crowds, among other activities - have been known to use violence and aggression"
Freedom House
16 January 2013
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A leader in respecting journalists
Reporters Without Borders
26 January 2012