National Policies and Legislation
Ghana’s Constitution (1996): The foundational legal document outlining the structure of governance, fundamental rights, and duties in Ghana.
PDF Version of Ghana’s Constitution: A downloadable version of Ghana's Constitution for offline reference.
Ghana Land Act 2020: Comprehensive legislation governing land ownership, usage, and rights in Ghana.
Ghana Buffer Zone Policy: Policy addressing protection and management of water bodies and buffer zones.
Minerals and Mining Act 703: Key legal framework regulating Ghana's mining sector.
Forestry Development Master Plan (2016-2036): Ghana’s strategic plan for forest conservation and management.
Forest Act (1927): Early legislation protecting Ghana's forests and wildlife.
International Conventions and Principles
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A global declaration of fundamental human rights endorsed by the United Nations.
African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights: Regional treaty promoting and protecting human rights across Africa.
Framework Principles on Human Rights and the Environment (2018): Guidelines linking environmental protection and human rights.
ECOWAS Mining Directive 2009: Directive for harmonizing mining policies to ensure sustainable and responsible mineral exploitation in West Africa.
Advocacy and Evidence Gathering
Guide to Successful Advocacy: Practical steps and strategies for effective advocacy campaigns.
Introduction to Advocacy – Training Guide: A comprehensive guide to advocacy basics for civil society and community groups.
Evidence-Based Advocacy: Insights into using evidence to influence policy and decision-making.
Data Advocacy Manual: Tools and methodologies for leveraging data in advocacy efforts.
Mining and Human Rights Resources
The Right to Decide – Free Prior and Informed Consent in Ghana: An Oxfam report emphasizing the importance of community consent in extractive projects.
Business and Human Rights Resource Centre: A platform tracking corporate human rights practices worldwide.
Human Rights Tracker: Ghana: A comprehensive overview of human rights issues in Ghana from Human Rights Watch.
CIVICUS Monitor Tracking Civic Space in Ghana: A tracker monitoring the status of civil society freedoms in Ghana.