Name the harm
Make boundaries visible
Use language that people can understand. Explain harassment, grooming, coercion, abuse of authority, retaliation and conflicts of interest without blaming the person harmed.
Our national mission
Learning without fear. Education without exploitation.
THDTH exists to move safeguarding from good intention to everyday practice across Ghana—so that girls and young women can learn, work, lead and seek education without being subjected to sexual harassment, coercion or abuse.
The commitment
We centre dignity, agency and responsibility.
The campaign speaks plainly about a problem that is often hidden behind hierarchy, reputation and fear. It asks institutions to do more than condemn harm after it happens: they must reduce risk, make reporting safer and account for the decisions they take.
THDTH leads with girls and young women because gender and unequal power shape the risks they face. The campaign also recognises that boys and other children can experience sexual abuse, exploitation and coercion. Strong safeguarding systems must protect every child and young person while remaining inclusive, accessible to people with disabilities, and responsive to age, language and context.
How change happens
From silence to systems.
Public awareness matters, but awareness alone cannot keep people safe. THDTH links culture change to concrete institutional duties.
Build the route
Make help reachable
Offer more than one way to report, explain what happens next, identify who receives concerns and plan for urgent safety, health and psychosocial needs.
Show the work
Make leaders answerable
Track response times, recurring risks and corrective action. Share anonymised learning while protecting identities and due process.
Our values
What guides the campaign
Dignity before spectacle
Stories of harm are not campaign content to be extracted. Consent, privacy and the person’s wellbeing come first.
Agency before assumption
People deserve clear options and the greatest possible control over what happens next, within safeguarding and legal duties.
Evidence before noise
Claims, referrals and recommendations should come from credible sources and be checked before publication.
Accountability before reputation
Institutional image cannot take priority over safety, fair process or action to prevent further harm.