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Accra: The planetGOLD Ghana Project has inaugurated a Grievance Redress and Child Protection Committee (GRaCPC) to strengthen accountability, transparency and child protection within artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) communities. The committee is also expected to provide clear and accessible channels for receiving and addressing complaints from project-affected persons, communities and other stakeholders on the implementation of project activities. It forms part of efforts to promote child-labour-free, mercury-free and responsible mining practices in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the establishment of GRaCPC is a significant step towards ensuring that the concerns of those involved in or impacted by the ASGM sector are heard and addressed promptly. The initiative underscores the commitment to improving the social and environmental conditions of mining communities while safeguarding children's rights and promoting sustainable mining practices. The formation of this committee is ali gned with the broader objectives of the planetGOLD Ghana Project, which aims to reduce the use of mercury in gold mining and enhance the livelihoods of miners through safer and more sustainable practices. By providing a structured grievance redress mechanism, the project hopes to build trust and cooperation among stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing efforts of transforming the ASGM sector into a model of responsible mining.