The Witch Camps in Northern Ghana

Authors

• Ernest Teye-Topey

Abstract

The article examines the systemic human rights violations against elderly women in Northern Ghana, who are accused of witchcraft and subjected to dehumanizing treatment in witch camps. These women face physical abuse, servitude, and social exclusion, perpetuated by cultural beliefs and traditional practices. The article highlights the efforts of human rights organizations and legal bodies to address this issue but emphasizes the need for comprehensive solutions to protect these women and challenge deeply entrenched cultural norms.

Disciplines

Human Rights Law | Law | Law and Gender

Recommended Citation

Ernest Teye-Topey, The Witch Camps in Northern Ghana, 7 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 211 (1999).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol7/iss2/3