This year, the U.S. is taking part in the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. The focus of the Embassy in Ghana was on raising awareness of the issue of gender-based violence and elevating the voices of those who are working to put a stop to it.
The United States and the world are still working to prevent GBV, empower women, and hold offenders accountable even when the 16 Days campaign comes to a close tomorrow.
Life is in danger, families and communities are weakened, and development is hampered by gender-based violence. Without everyone's involvement, Ghana would not be able to achieve its goals for human development, according to Deputy Chief of Mission Nicole Chulick.
This year, all levels of U.S. Embassy leadership and staff took part in the 16 Days campaign. The Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) "One-Stop Center" of the Ghana Police Service received donations of sexual assault examination kits, DNA reagents, chemicals, and supplies from Ambassador Palmer. These necessary supplies will aid the Ghana Police Service in prosecuting offenders and assisting victims of gender-based violence.
Nicole Chulick, the deputy chief of mission, went to the American Corner Agbobga yesterday to take part in a panel discussion for the "Shifting Blame" series. Panel discussion moderators Patience Quaye, assistant commissioner of the Ghana Police Service, and activist Bashiratu Kamal discussed reducing gender-based violence and giving young people the means to prevent it.
In order to raise public awareness and rally support for addressing GBV in fishing communities, the Fisheries Commission, USAID Ghana Economic Growth Director Paul Pleva, and local partners participated in a Grand Durbar earlier this week in Keta, Volta Region. The Durbar depicts America.
Through the Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activity (GFRA) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and in support of the National Gender Mainstreaming Strategy for Fisheries in Ghana, the government continues to invest in the country's fishing communities.
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