A stakeholders’ dialogue has been held by SWIDA Ghana and partners, aimed at examining government’s existing policies on agriculture and its related economy. Held in Tamale, the stakeholders’ engagement was also aimed at discussing and making recommendations on how women in the agribusiness space can have access to resources, and market opportunities. These opportunities, theContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Holds Dialogue on Policy for Agriculture, Others”
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SWIDA Ghana Partakes in Workshop on Unpaid Care Work
The Gender and Advocacy Officer for SWIDA Ghana, Ms. Patience Basing participated in a two-day national advocacy strategy development training workshop, organized by Netright and Alinea International. The training workshop is aimed to, as a matter of importance, put a spotlight on all the key areas of unpaid care work and how they can beContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Partakes in Workshop on Unpaid Care Work”
SWIDA Ghana Holds Session on SGBV for SHSs
SWIDA Ghana has successfully concluded an insightful session designed to equip Senior High School students with the knowledge and tools needed for life beyond school and how to handle SGBV. The key areas the innovative programme discussed included Career and Educational Pathways, Emphasizing the importance of setting career goals and pursuing further education, and FinancialContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Holds Session on SGBV for SHSs”
AWDF, Partners Convene in Tamale to Strategize on Ending Sexual Violence
SWIDA-Ghana and Balmaisha Foundation Celebrate Women
Balmaisha Foundation in partnership with SWIDA-Ghana has organized an event to celebrate women who have stood out in various fields at the CelebrateHer Women Summit 2025. The Summit is designed to recognize the resilience and impact of women changemakers in Northern Ghana to inspire other women to take action and to stand out in theirContinue reading “SWIDA-Ghana and Balmaisha Foundation Celebrate Women”
NGOs Organize Dialogue on Gender-sensitive, Inclusive Elections
A stakeholders’ engagement has been held to review and assess protective measures for vulnerable groups to ensure that gender-sensitive and inclusive principles are upheld in this year’s elections. The engagement was also aimed at ensuring that this year’s elections are inclusive, accessible, and peaceful for all citizens, particularly women, the youth, and other marginalized groups.Continue reading “NGOs Organize Dialogue on Gender-sensitive, Inclusive Elections”
UNDP and SWIDA Empower Pido Community to Counter Violent Extremism
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a Non-Governmental Organization, has supported community members at Pido in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region, with skills and equipment to help in countering violent extremism. Pido, the border community, received a total of 129 wellington boots, hand gloves, raincoats, and other equipment including two multiContinue reading “UNDP and SWIDA Empower Pido Community to Counter Violent Extremism”
SWIDA-Ghana Marks the Climax of 16 Days of Activism 2024, on Ending SGBV
SWIDA-Ghana has brought to a close its campaign on the 16-days of Activism, waged against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) against women and girls! Over the past two weeks, the organization has engaged students in various schools across the northern region, held an SGBV Conference and social media campaigns, and raised awareness on SGBV andContinue reading “SWIDA-Ghana Marks the Climax of 16 Days of Activism 2024, on Ending SGBV”
SWIDA-Ghana Organizes Conference on Ending SGBV
As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, SWIDA-Ghana in collaboration with Centre for Gender and Career Mentorship, has organized a conference aimed empowering female advocates on taking against Sexual and Gender-based Violence. Held in collaboration with the UDS Center for Gender and Career Mentorship and TOLEC Ghana, the 2024 SGBV conferenceContinue reading “SWIDA-Ghana Organizes Conference on Ending SGBV”
SWIDA Ghana Launches 16 Days Advocacy Campaign on Women’s and Girls’ Rights
SWIDA Ghana is embarking on a 16-day campaign to champion advocacy on the rights of women and girls. The 16 Days of Activism will focus mainly on pushing for human rights for, and ending violence against women and girls, especially in the rural communities of northern Ghana. A total of 5,000 women and girls areContinue reading “SWIDA Ghana Launches 16 Days Advocacy Campaign on Women’s and Girls’ Rights”
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