Voice of America: Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana’s Witch Camps

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Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana's Witch Camps Sep 3rd 2012, 01:43 More than 800 women are living in various "witch camps" in Ghana, after being accused of practicing witchcraft.  ActionAid Ghana country director Adwoa Kwateng-Kluvitse said the charges are made usually with no proof or trial. Her group is working to make life in the camps better for the women with the hope of changing attitudes, so the women can return safely to their home villages. "We started working with these women on empowering them as seeing themselves as people who have ... Media files: A10239B5-199A-4D3E-9D80-73B2DAF2C295_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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