Ghana

Background information about Ghana:

• BBC country profile: Ghana
• Governments on the WWW: Ghana
• politicalresources.net: Ghana
• allAfrica.com: Ghana
• OHCHR country page on Ghana
• UPR documentation on Ghana

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Universal Periodic Review

Ghana was examined during the 2nd session (5-16 May 2008) of the Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review mechanism.

• UPR documentation on Ghana, including outcome report.

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Treaty Bodies

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Recent

Committee Against Torture

Ghana was examined by the UN Committee Against Torture (CAT) - which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment - at its 46th session, 9 May - 3 June 2011.

• Concluding Observations

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Special Procedures

The UN Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Mr. Anand Grover, visited Ghana from 23 to 30 May 2011.

• Press release, 19 May 2011

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Other Information/Comments

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