Notes on women's rights violations in Ghana

Abstract

The violation of women’s rights is a global issue that has become pervasive in contemporary times. This write-up presents a review of related literature to ascertain the various gaps in the literature and to add to existing knowledge. It reviews materials such as articles, books, and policy documents grounded in some conceptual framing. The findings from the review argue, among other things, the view that women’s rights violations can cause psychological trauma and other forms of psychological problems in the lives of women, particularly in Ghana. Again, the findings highlight or confirm the major health risks associated with women’s rights violations such as preterm labour and miscarriage. Therefore, it can be argued that there is the need for persistent engagements to reduce the burden of such risks, on women within the Ghanaian community.