Three Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have formed a strategic partnership to train 1,200 youth and women in efforts to promote peace and stability across Ghana’s Northern regions.
The sessions to be held in Tamale, Wa, Walewale, and Bolgatanga, would empower marginalised groups with practical skills on matters including conflict prevention, peacebuilding, mediation, civic leadership.
The implementing organisations are 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.
A press statement, announcing the initiative, said the training aligned with ongoing efforts of by the government and state institutions to ensure peace in the North.
“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,” the CSOs noted.
The statement described the training sessions as “a crucial step” towards creating a peaceful, resilient, and inclusive society in Northern Ghana and beyond, where every citizen “can live in dignity, security, and harmony.”
Commending President Mahama’s advocacy for peace and security in the north, the organisations urged stakeholders to rise above political and ethnic divisions to protect national peace and unity.
“Despite numerous interventions by the state and stakeholders, including peace dialogues, curfews, deployment of security forces, and community engagement, the persistence and spread of conflicts [in parts of Northern Ghana] highlight the urgent need for a renewed, inclusive, and community-led approach to peacebuilding.
“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 programme.
“We also urge the media to play a constructive role in promoting peace narratives and countering misinformation that fuels violence,” the CSOs added.
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