Ghana, Disband Your Witches' Camps!

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Disband Ghana's Witches' Camps! Dear Arfin, The Northern Region of Ghana houses six "witches' camps," where women who are accused of witchcraft are detained and subject to inhumane treatment. Call on the Parliament of Ghana to enact laws to disband the camps.» According to Ghanaian Supreme Court Justice Rose Owusu, over 1,000 women and 700 children are currently being detained in the witches' camps. At a recent human rights conference, one woman, Bikamila Bagberi, testified about the 13 years she was detained at a witches' camp, where she was tortured when she refused to confess to being a witch. When she heard the tragic story of the accused Ghanaian women, Care2 activist Jennifer P. created a petition asking the Ghana government to support educaton to prevent further violence. Unite to protect Ghanaian women from inhumane tortures. Ask the government of Ghana to disband witches' camps today!» Thank you for taking action! Kathleen J. Care2 Campaign Team P.S. Have an issue you care about? Create a petition with us and share your passion with others! Take action link: http://www.care2.com/go/z/e/AgRHh/zLCb/BxYn9