The International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana, in partnership with the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), will train members of the Parliamentary Press Corps on child protection, human trafficking and policy advocacy.
The one-day training is scheduled for today, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Parliament House in Accra, and will bring together parliamentary journalists, parliamentary correspondents and media officers.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening the capacity of journalists to provide accurate, ethical and survivor-sensitive coverage of child trafficking, child labour and other forms of violence and exploitation affecting vulnerable children.
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Parliamentary journalists, according to ACEPA, occupy an important position in Ghana’s democratic system because they serve as a link between Parliament, policymakers, civil society organisations and the public.
The training will equip participants with specialised knowledge and practical skills to improve reporting on child protection and human trafficking.
Participants are expected to examine Ghana’s legal and policy frameworks on child protection and trafficking, while also gaining a better understanding of parliamentary processes, including oversight and budgeting.
The organisers say effective media coverage can contribute to informed public debate, influence policy priorities and strengthen accountability around child protection.
The programme will also emphasise ethical and survivor-centred, trauma-informed reporting, particularly when journalists are covering children and survivors of trafficking or other forms of exploitation.
One of the key sessions will focus on the Human Trafficking Law, including the Children’s Act and relevant international conventions and commitments.
Journalists will also explore Ghana’s human trafficking ecosystem, including the roles of relevant actors and institutions, the National Plan of Action and current policy priorities.
Other areas will include child trafficking and labour reporting, Parliament’s oversight functions, budgeting and resource allocation for child protection, and the role of the media as a driver of accountability.
The training is also expected to improve media coverage of parliamentary debates, committee proceedings and budget discussions concerning child protection, with particular attention to the Human Trafficking Fund.
IJM Ghana has been working with government institutions, civil society organisations, communities and justice sector stakeholders to strengthen systems for protecting children and vulnerable persons from violence and exploitation.
The organisation says strengthening the capacity of the Parliamentary Press Corps is important because accurate reporting can help bring greater public attention to child protection challenges and policy responses.
The training’s expected outcomes include increased awareness among parliamentary journalists, improved accuracy and quality of reports on trafficking and child labour, stronger engagement between the media and Parliament, and greater public visibility for child protection and access-to-justice issues.
Key partners in the initiative include the Parliament of Ghana, Parliamentary Press Corps, ACEPA, the Human Trafficking Secretariat and IJM Ghana.