Humanity Magazine is dedicated to promoting humanitarian causes, with a particular focus on the welfare, protection, and empowerment of women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
Through its sports initiative, Football for Humanity, the magazine harnesses the unifying power of football to promote peace, political tolerance, and national unity before, during, and after elections across Africa, with the goal of contributing to a violence-free continent.
The magazine also serves as an advocacy platform for the educational protection and welfare of disadvantaged girls and children, particularly the kayayei who are found in many of Ghana's major cities. The plight of these hardworking young women remains one of the forgotten humanitarian challenges facing the nation. Many are forced to sleep on streets and in market corners, exposing them to violence, exploitation, trafficking, abuse, and poor health. Their situation demands coordinated action by government, the private sector, development partners, and civil society to provide education, vocational training, child protection, and economic empowerment for both the girls and their children.
Humanity Magazine has distinguished itself through sustained advocacy on behalf of vulnerable women. Among its notable campaigns is the call for legislation to criminalize harmful witchcraft accusations, regulate the activities of so-called witch doctors, and facilitate the closure of alleged witch camps in northern Ghana. Through documentaries, petitions submitted to Parliament, public advocacy, and billboard campaigns near Parliament, the magazine has sought to raise awareness of the human rights abuses suffered by victims of witchcraft accusations.
The magazine welcomes the introduction of the proposed Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill, which seeks to protect people particularly elderly women from false accusations of witchcraft and the violence, banishment, and abuse that often follow. However, as of June 2026, the bill has not yet become law. Humanity Magazine respectfully urges Parliament and all relevant stakeholders to prioritize the passage of this important legislation to provide greater protection for vulnerable citizens.
The magazine's work also extends to promoting good governance, media freedom, women's participation in leadership, road safety advocacy, environmental protection, and the fight against corruption. It believes that corruption remains a significant obstacle to national development and employment creation.
As part of its democratic governance campaign, Humanity Magazine advocates reforms to Ghana's political party delegate voting system. The magazine argues that internal party elections should be transparent, competitive, and based on merit so that qualified citizens have a fair opportunity to seek public office. It has also called for stronger measures to address allegations of vote-buying and undue influence during party primaries, including incidents that have attracted public attention during recent internal elections at Ayawaso East constituency.
Recognizing the growing concern over xenophobia in parts of Africa, Humanity Magazine is further championing campaigns that promote African unity, peaceful coexistence, cultural integration, and cross-border trade. The magazine believes that Africa's development depends not on division but on solidarity, mutual respect, and shared prosperity among its peoples.
At its core, Humanity Magazine remains committed to using journalism and advocacy as instruments for social justice, good governance, and human dignity. It will continue to amplify the voices of the voiceless, defend the rights of vulnerable people, and work with institutions and communities to build a more just, compassionate, and inclusive Ghana and Africa.
Yahaya Alhassan
Founder, The Humanity Magazine