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1,200 Youth, Women in Northern Ghana to Receive Training to Enhance Peace and Stability in Conflict Areas

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 In a collaborative effort to sustain peace in Northern Ghana, three civil society organizations, Youth for Peace and Security Africa (YPS-Africa), Citizens Network for Peace and Security in Africa (CNPSA), and the Centre for Rural and Urban Women in Peace, Security and Development have announced partnership aimed at training 1,200 indigenous youth and women across the region.

This initiative is set to commence in April 2025 in areas including Tamale, Wa, Walewale, and Bolgatanga.

In a statement signed by Abraham Korbla Klutsey, Convener for YPS-Africa, CNPSA, and Hajia Hamdatu Ibrahim Hussein, Convener for the Centre for Rural and Urban Women in Peace, Security, and Development, they stated that the initiative is designed to empower marginalized groups, particularly youth and women, by equipping them with essential skills in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, trauma healing, mediation, civic leadership, and early warning systems.

This initiative comes as a response to the escalating insecurity and persistent communal conflicts in Northern Ghana, including the Bawku conflict, rising tensions in the Kusasi-Mamprusi areas, which have led to tragic losses of life and displacement of thousands.

The situation has further been worsened by clashes in Walewale, Chereponi, Saboba, and surrounding border communities, posing serious threats to peace and development.

In the statement, they stated that this initiative aims to complement existing national peace efforts, including peace dialogues, curfews, and increased security presence by focusing on indigenous solutions.

“We believe peacebuilding must be indigenous and inclusive. Youth and women are not just victims of conflict—they are essential pillars for lasting peace. Through this initiative, we aim to raise a new generation of peace champions who can disrupt cycles of violence and build bridges where divisions exist.”, it stated.

They also commended the commitment of H.E. President John Dramani Mahama and various national institutions, including the Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Defense, National Security Ministry, Ghana Police Service, National Peace Council, and traditional authorities, for maintaining fragile peace and preventing widespread violence.

The CSOs are therefore calling for enhanced collaboration with government agencies and key stakeholders to ensure the long-term success of this initiative.

The statement read, “We are calling for stronger collaboration with government agencies, traditional authorities, the private sector, and development partners to ensure the long-term success of the program. We also urge the media to play a constructive role in promoting peace narratives and countering misinformation that fuels violence.”.

This initiative represents a crucial step towards creating a peaceful, resilient, and inclusive northern Ghana where every citizen can live in dignity, security, and harmony.

By Veronica Sena Amenya//Newswatchgh.com

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