International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

In a world characterized by an unprecedented level of economic development, technological means and financial resources, that millions of persons are living in extreme poverty is a moral outrage. Poverty is not solely an economic issue, but rather a multidimensional phenomenon that encompasses a lack of both income and the basic capabilities to live in […]

United Nations Day

UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. There is no other global organization with the legitimacy, convening […]

The UN Global Compact Network Ghana’s Launch of the UN Global Compact Africa Strategy

Under the theme “The Importance of Sustainability in the Decade of Action: Transforming Businesses to become more Resilient and Competitive”, the program will focus on 3 key areas: • A discussion on the importance of sustainability of business as a key driver of corporate leadership on the Sustainable Development Goals using the Ten Principles; • […]

Green Finance Dialogue

“The Green Finance Dialogue: “Connecting Businesses to Green Investment Opportunities” is brought to you by the UN Global Compact Network Ghana and Arocha Ghana. The objectives of the event are: • To create awareness on green investments opportunities; • To provide information on how businesses can access these opportunities; • To encourage businesses to adopt […]

Uniting Business Africa

Uniting Business Africa is a one-day virtual forum that will bring together African and global leaders from business, civil society, Government, Global Compact Local Networks and the United Nations. The event will inform, inspire and catalyse individual and collaborative action by all stakeholders, to strengthen responsible businesses practices, build societal resilience and contribute to the […]

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, […]