The Graduate Program in Humanities, Rights and Other Legitimacies (PPGHDL) logo contains, besides the name of the Program, an adinkra representing Siamese crocodiles connected by their stomachs. It is a symbol of unity in diversity and democracy. Therefore, this adinkra refers to the unity among beings in the midst of diversity that benefits and strengthens them.
The writing of adinkra symbols, especially present in West Africa, reflects a system of human values such as integrity, harmony, and determination, among others.
The Akan - who make up the majority of Ghana's population - use this system of symbols to transmit ideas, concepts, and knowledge. Each symbol is associated with a proverb or saying rooted in the Akan experience.
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(The human family is one, despite cultural diversity. It is important to maintain unity, especially where people share a common destiny.)
The adinkra is a system of preservation and transmission of knowledge and values preserved by the Akan. This pictographic writing is used in the daily life of this society and appears on textiles, pottery, architecture, and bronze objects.
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