On 26 July 2017, Key Watch Ghana was founded by Lawrence Shone Edem Adjei. Key Watch is registered as an NGO, but not as a trans/intersex/LGBTQIA+ organisation due to legal issues in Ghana about registering organisations that work with gender diversity and sexual orientation. The organisation is an intersex lead and focus organisation that has been actively involved in raising awareness and advocating for the rights of intersex individuals in Ghana.

More about the organisation from their Executive Director, Lawrence Adjei:

“Through a multifaceted approach, the organization has made significant strides in promoting understanding and acceptance of intersex issues within various sectors of society.

At the grassroots level, Key Watch Ghana has engaged directly with intersex persons, providing them with support and empowering them to speak out about their experiences. Additionally, the organization has reached out to traditional leaders, recognizing their influential role in shaping attitudes and perceptions within their communities. By fostering dialogue and education at the grassroots level, Key Watch Ghana has worked towards creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for intersex individuals.

Recognizing the importance of involving key stakeholders in advocacy efforts, Key Watch Ghana has also collaborated with the National Queen Mothers Platform. By sensitizing and mobilizing this influential group of leaders, the organization has leveraged their collective voice to champion the rights of intersex persons across the country.

This strategic partnership has enabled Key Watch Ghana to extend its reach into traditional areas and rural communities, where awareness and education about intersex issues may be limited.

In addition to grassroots engagement, Key Watch Ghana has been proactive in influencing policy at the national level. The Executive Director spearheaded a petition to the Parliament of Ghana, urging lawmakers to reject the inclusion of intersex persons in the Anti-LGBTQI bill. As a result of these advocacy efforts, intersex individuals were successfully removed from the bill during the second reading, safeguarding their rights and dignity.

Furthermore, Key Watch Ghana has utilized community engagement and social media platforms to disseminate information and raise awareness about intersex issues among healthcare workers and the general public. By fostering dialogue, challenging stigma, and promoting understanding, the organization continues to make strides in advancing the rights and well-being of intersex individuals in Ghana.

Overall, Key Watch Ghana’s comprehensive approach to advocacy and awareness-raising has been instrumental in driving positive change and creating a more inclusive society for intersex persons in Ghana.”

Vision

A society that is empowered to attain and protect the fundamental human rights of all irrespective of gender, sex characteristics or intersex variations, and beliefs.

Mission

To change attitudes and foster acceptance and respect for intersex persons as well as all humanity through empowerment, education, advocacy, data collection and dissemination.

Contact

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Email: info@keywatchghana.org / keywatchghana@gmail.com
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