Country Ghana
Year 2021
Type of Measure Coordinated and or Integrated service delivery > Referral services
Form of Violence Violence against women and girls

Brief Description


The Orange Support Centre and the Boame Mobile Application were established in March 2021. The Centre and Mobile Application are to facilitate quick response and referrals to appropriate institutions for redress. A multi-disciplinary team of experts is available to provide a range of services to victims and survivors.

The Orange Support Centre services will be accessible to clients through a multifunction range of communication;

Toll-Free Number: The helpline ((0800-111-222) is available for persons who need to report cases of abuse, get information about sexual and gender-based violence, domestic violence and or seek support for themselves or others who are facing any form of abuse.

Walk-Ins: Individuals can also walk into the Centre and ask for support and access services. When the OSC is accessed in this way, a case file is opened for the individual, the necessary details are taken and then the needed services provided.

BoaMe App: This is a mobile application and it is currently available on Google play store. The App provides information on sexual and gender based violence, allows individuals to report cases and access support services.

 

Source of Information

The Government of Ghana's submission for the 2022 Secretary General’s Report on the implementation of the General Assembly Resolutions on Intensification of efforts to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls

Launch of Orange Support Centre and Boame App; Remedy to SGBV Cases in Ghana