NCCE joined Legal Aid Commission to sensitized Artisans and Dress Makers Association on justice delivery as Legal Aid Commission Marks 20 years.

As part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Legal Aid Commission, the Assin Foso Municipal office of the National Commission for Civic Education joined the Legal Aid Commission to organize a sensitization program for members of the Reform Artisans Association and the GNTDA Ghana National Association of Tailors and Dress Makers Association at their meeting place, Pumpsite, Assin Foso. The program brought together artisans within the Municipality to educate them on their rights and access to justice. Staff from the Legal Aid Commission, led by lawyer Joseph Sam, the Municipal Officer, Mr. Kevin Aidoo, and Madam Gifty.

Speaking at the program, lawyer Joseph Sam took participates through Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism, including Arbitration, mediation, and Negotiation. He explained that ADR is a fast and less costly way of resolving disputes without going to the courts. He also educated them on the types of marriages recognised in Ghana: customary, ordinance, and Islamic marriages. Other topics discussed include child custody and access to children after divorce. He advised them to seek legal assistance from the Legal Aid Commission wherever they have legal challenges, as the Commission is mandated to provide free legal services for citizens who cannot afford the services of a lawyer. The chairman of GNTDA, Mr. Kofi Fosu, thanked the team for such important education.