"Ghana’s socio-economic development hinges on their youth and it is imperative for the government and other bodies to pursue policies that will help improve their living so they might contribute significantly to the country." — KANWETUU, WORAE, & ACHEAMPONG (2023)

Female head porterage (kayayei) is the most common livelihood for young and adult female migrants moving from northern to southern Ghana. Yet, two research gaps remain: 1. What are their lived experiences outside of the capital (Accra)? 2. How do the women cope with the challenges of this work?

Today, we introduce the Editor’s Note for Volume 7: Contemporary Issues through a Critical Lens. Editors Ina and Melissa provide a clear summary of the works published in this 2023 volume. Read the article here: ojs.lib.uwo.ca/index.php/js...

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