Women's Rights
February 17, 2026
Africa
URGENT: Protecting Our Privacy and Dignity in the Digital Age in Ghana – Enforcing the Cybersecurity Act 1038 Against Image-Based Sexual Abuse
The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) expresses deep concern over reports of a foreign national filming intimate encounters with women in Accra without consent. This incident reflects a broader crisis of patriarchal control through technology and a violation of human rights. The RFLD advocates for legal empowerment and provides analysis of the Ghanaian legal framework, including provisions in the Cybersecurity Act, 2020, that criminalize non-consensual recording and sharing of intimate images. A toolkit for women’s digital safety is also shared, urging proactive measures against potential threats. RFLD emphasizes the importance of consent, dignity, and seeking justice for affected individuals.