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Our work in Ghana<\/h1>\n\n\n

Our work supports efforts to expand the tax base, ensure a fairer distribution of the country\u2019s resources, strengthen access to free quality education \u2013 particularly for vulnerable girls \u2013 and contribute to peacebuilding in northern Ghana, which is affected by conflict.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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46 percent of the participants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

in our youth network promoting tax justice are girls<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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62 districts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

now have girl’s schools inspired by Oxfam Denmark’ Girls Model Schools<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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110 clubs for children<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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210 volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

have been trained in helping victims of gender based violence<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our work in Ghana<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ghana is a relatively peaceful and well-functioning democracy in West Africa. However, the country faces significant challenges, including pronounced economic and gender inequality and a substantial national debt that consumes around half of its income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oxfam Denmark works to broaden the tax base and promote a fairer distribution of the country\u2019s resources, while strengthening access to free, quality education\u2014particularly for vulnerable girls. We also support peacebuilding efforts in northern Ghana, a region affected by recurring conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Equality and Peace in Ghana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our initiatives include developing quality education standards, expanding vocational training, and equipping young people with the skills needed for a green transition. Climate change is placing increasing pressure on natural resources in northern Ghana, fueling tensions between farmers and nomadic herders. To address this, we help establish and strengthen peace committees with active participation from women and youth, fostering dialogue and creating the conditions for peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are not only all responsible for each other\u2019s security. We are also, in some measure, responsible for each other\u2019s welfare. Global solidarity is both necessary and possible. It is necessary because without a measure of solidarity no society can be truly stable, and no one\u2019s prosperity truly\u00a0secure.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nKofi Atta Annan
Ghanaian diplomat, secretary-general of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006 and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

We support civil society and the media in cooperating to make a more efficient and fair tax base. We support systems for digital tax recovery \u2013 something that has proven promising. An important part of tax justice is also advocacy for methods that focuses on how tax funds can be most effectively recovered and publications on how taxation on the wealthy can be increased to create greater economic equality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, we fight to reduce gender-based violence against girls and women. We do this by strengthening legislation and changing social norms. This is achieved by strengthening the cooperation between authorities and civil society, making sure cases are reported and data is collected so perpetrators can be prosecuted. In addition, we provide protection for victims of violence as well as psychosocial support and giving young victims a more stable transition to adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our goals in Ghana<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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