Joseph Wemakor

Dr. Joseph Kobla Wemakor is a prominent Ghanaian figure and a passionate advocate for human rights, dedicated to empowering women, girls, children, and minority groups.



As the founder of Human Rights Reporters Ghana (HRRG), Dr. Wemakor leads a vibrant media advocacy and human rights organization that brings together journalists, lawyers, and activists to effect meaningful change and promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 



Dr. Wemakor has gained valuable experience at the United Nations Information Center (UNIC Accra), where he developed his skills in advocacy and international cooperation.


His unwavering commitment to social justice has garnered him numerous prestigious accolades, including:
- 5th UN Global Entreps Award
- Africa Peace Advocate Award 2023
- Finalist for the African Human Rights Defenders Shield Award
- Led his team to fourth place in the 2020 Africans Rising Activism Award(Movement of the Year Category). 

-Recognized by I Believe Global  Women's Empowerment Foundation (IBGWE) for unwavering commitment to Gender Equality. 

- Recipient of the Honorary Award for Peace, Security, and Education of the Year 2021 at the inaugural Africa Early Childhood Education Awards. 

 

A celebrated journalist, Dr. Wemakor has received multiple awards for his exceptional reporting, particularly on critical issues that engage policymakers. 

His accolades include:
- Campus Clique Awards 2016 from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (maiden edition)
-National Migration Media Awards 2018 (winner)
- GIJ 60th Anniversary Media Contest for an outstanding print report on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

He has shared crucial insights on women’s rights during the pandemic, published in the International Business Woman Magazine (Ukraine), highlighting the importance of advocacy in contemporary society.