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Up to 10 million people in Iran are living with disabilities, campaigners say, but the culture surrounding the issue is largely one of shame, writes BBC Near East Women’s Affairs journalist Feranak Amidi. One area which is particularly taboo in the socially conservative country is sex, and more so the sexual needs of disabled women. Here, 41-year-old Mitra Farazandeh, who lives with disabilities in a small village in northern Iran, describes her own experience – and frustrations. I am a woman. I am a woman with 75% physical disability. Yes, I have experienced love. I always say that a person…

Up to 10 million people in Iran are living with disabilities, campaigners say, but the culture surrounding the issue is largely one of shame, writes BBC Near East Women’s Affairs journalist Feranak Amidi. One area which is particularly taboo in the socially conservative country is sex, and more so the sexual needs of disabled women. Here, 41-year-old Mitra Farazandeh, who lives with disabilities in a small village in northern Iran, describes her own experience – and frustrations. I am a woman. I am a woman with 75% physical disability. Yes, I have experienced love. I always say that a person…

Some parents who “mysteriously” lost their wards at the Kumasi Academy Senior High School (KUMACA) are contesting claims by the  Ministry of Health that they died as a result of swine flu outbreak. They claimed reports given to them by hospital officials do not suggest that their children died from the swine flu virus. The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu told a press conference in Accra on Thursday that 12 out of the 19 cases sent to Noguchi Memorial Institute tested positive for the Influenza type A virus popularly known as swine flu, suggesting the four students who died in the school…

Fundamental human rights in Ghana and Africa, especially those bothering on homosexuality are not absolute, human rights lawyer Francis-Xavier Sosu has said. Speaking on human rights issues on 3FM in Accra Friday, Mr Sosu argued human rights issues are limited to public interest and the rights of other people. According to him, the laws of Ghana are formed on cultural values, hence until there is a change in Ghanaian values, those laws cannot be changed. Commenting on President Nana Akufo-Addo’s recent comment that suggested homosexuality is “bound to happen” in Ghana, the lawyer said the president’s comment does not reflect…

Ghana’s leading private television channel, TV3 is set to thrill viewers with what has been described as Ghana’s first telenovela. The new drama series ‘Sadia’ tells a true Ghanaian story imbibed with the diverse cultures and languages of Ghana. The 100 episode authentic Ghanaian drama series chronicles the life of ‘Sadia’ – the protagonist – and takes viewers on a journey of discovery whilst bringing to the fore some of the challenges with migration of young people on the continent. Speaking at the official premiere of the series on Friday December 8, Group CEO of Media General, operators of TV3,…

Deputy Energy Minister in charge of Power, William Owuraku Aidoo has commissioned some 5 pilot mini-grid systems in the Krachie West District. “We are confident; this grid system will go a long way to meet the electricity needs of residents in these communities,” he said. The World Bank funded mini-grid constructed under the Ghana Energy Development and Access Project (GEDAP) is expected to provide 24-hour electricity to some 3,500 people in island communities within the Krachie West and East Districts and some parts of the Ada East District. The Grid System is making use of Ghana’s abundant renewable energy resources…

Media General, Ghana’s leading media and communications company that owns and operates TV3, 3FM, Onua FM, Connect FM, Akoma FM, MG Digital (3news.com) and Adesa Productions has announced the commencement of its ’12 Days of Giving CSR’ initiative to enrich lives throughout the festive period. Announcing the initiative at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, after making a donation to a patient at the Reconstructive Surgery Unit of the Hospital, Richard Ahiagble, Group Head of Corporate Affairs, Media General, reiterated the company’s commitment to play a significant role in the health and wellness of Ghanaians. “I am happy to…

The Minority Leader in Parliament was full of praise for the Roads and Highways Minister Mr. Kwasi Amoako Atta on Friday for standing out among his colleagues in committing to Parliamentary affairs. The commendation comes on the back of incessant complaints by parliamentarians about wanton disrespect shown them by some ministers who are invited by the august house to answer questions bothering on national issues. Commending the minister, Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu noted that it is a “worrying situation” where Ministers of State charged with responsibilities fail to show commitment when the need arises. “We have particularly noted that every…

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested six persons alleged to have smuggled cache of weapons into the region. They were onboard a Nissan patrol vehicle with registration Number GE 5433- 16 that was intercepted at 10:30 am on Friday at Gambaga. According to the police, the six, including the driver and one female were from Tamale heading towards Namong,  a community in the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo district When a search was conducted on them, six (6) pump action guns and 130  cartridges were retrieved from the suspects. The six have been detained. Though the intention of the suspects is not known,…

Government says it would bear the funeral expenses of four students of Kumasi Academy Senior High School (KUMACA) who died as a result of the swine flu outbreak. The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia announced this when he visited the school to sympathise with students, teachers and families of the victims on Friday in the Ashanti region. At least 19 students of the school are on admission receiving treatment following the outbreak of the H1N1 virus popularly referred to as swine flu. Government is to start a vaccination exercise for the about 3000 students in the school as well as…