Global Rights, a…global human rights Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)…[has praised] Ghana’s recent clampdown on illegal miners… Global Rights’ Country Director for West Africa, Mrs. Abiodun Baiyewu…[speaking at] a two-day awareness workshop on the Voluntary Principles (VPs) on security and human rights…[said]: “Ghana has also exhibited transparency and a strong respect for human rights in this process…[and it] follows the rule of law and due process…[furthermore] Ghana has consistently shown…the political will to ensure sustainable development in its extractive sector”…The Global Rights’ Country Director for West Africa therefore appealed to her colleague civil society actors to encourage the government as it is “seriously considering signing onto the VPs”. On benefits of signing onto the VPs, Mrs. Baiyewu told this newspaper that it would ensure a shared security responsibility among all stakeholders, thereby ensuring greater security and respect for human rights in the extractive industry. [Refers to Shell]