Accra - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there problems with ethnic, race/racial minorities or religious prejudices? Gender equality?
There still seems to be a mild overtone that females are not fully equals as you would think. You see it more with locals but sometimes it can be projects on the expats depending on the situation and location. - Jul 2025
Yes, locally, but doesn't affect most people. - Aug 2024
Not to my knowledge. - Sep 2023
Gender equality: yes, I've been happy with that. - Sep 2022
Not really although the locals complain about Nigerians all the time. - Nov 2019
There is a substantial Muslim minority here (about 15% I believe) and Christian and Muslim Ghanaians seem to get along very well. Gender equality is a complicated issue here (as it is most places!). I've met women here who are scientists, entrepreneurs, doctors . . . and they seem to be very well-respected by all. But there are definite gender-based expectations and I've experienced some dismissive behavior from Ghanaian men who are much more respectful to my husband. This is all very hard to judge/understand from the outside, though. - May 2019
Not that I know. Ghana has issues among Ghanaians with misogyny. - Apr 2018
There is a sizable Muslim minority here, but I haven't noticed any discrimination. - Aug 2017
Not really, other than hating Nigerians. - Apr 2017
The Christian/Muslim diversity within the country does not cause any issues. - Aug 2016
Local Ghanaians blame everything on the Nigerians but otherwise no. - May 2014
Foreigners are very conspicuous in Ghana. Most people, however, are either genuinely curious about you or, if you’re in a touristy area, they are trying to sell you something. As for religion, they have every denomination you could want -- Presbyterian and Muslim seem to be the most prevalent. - Apr 2012
Women are not treated with as much respect as they should be. - Aug 2011
You get called, "Obruni" and your prices are higher, but it's no big deal. - Feb 2010
Ghanaians are friendly and welcoming to all. Within Ghana there is little-to-no conflict between religious communities. There is a large local community of Lebanese and Indian merchants. - May 2009
