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The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has launched the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign at Kaneshie Market in Accra. The campaign, themed “Unite! End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls,” aims to address the growing concern of online abuse and harassment against women and girls.
The launch event featured a symbolic torch-passing ceremony, marking the beginning of nationwide advocacy activities to create a safer and more inclusive Ghana. Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, emphasized the government’s commitment to tackling domestic gender-based violence and announced that a bill aimed at addressing the issue is awaiting parliamentary approval.
The campaign will leverage Ghana’s public transport network to disseminate vital information on gender-based violence, digital safety, and reproductive health to commuters across the country. The initiative, dubbed “16 Routes, 16 Stations, 16 Destinations,” aims to engage the public and transport operators in preventing and responding to gender-based violence.
UNFPA Country Representative, Dr. Wilfred Ochan, reaffirmed the organization’s support for the campaign, stating that it will “strengthen accountability and safety measures within the transport sector.
The MoGCSP has also announced plans to establish 16 regional shelters within three years to provide safe spaces and essential services to victims of abuse. The ministry encourages the public to report cases of abuse through its toll-free hotline: 0800 111 222
