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Youth Envoy encouraged by resilient young women and calls for strong interventions to protect and provide them with services and information
9 February 2018 – Accra, Ghana The United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy on Youth continued her maiden multi-nation visit in Africa with a one day stop in Accra, Ghana. The visit was an... Read more
UNFPA URGES ALL TO WORK FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INCREASED INVESTMENT IN THE YOUTH FOR ECONOMIC EMANCIPATION
Accra: February 5, 2018: Over the last 20 years, the age structure of Ghana’s population has steadily been changing, as a result of low birth and death rates, coupled with the decline in fertility... Read more
We owe the peace and security enjoyed in Ghana to the law-abiding people of Ghana says IGP
“The peace and safety we enjoy in this country, I first and foremost attribute to the good people of Ghana and they deserve praise because majority are law abiding” said the Inspector General of... Read more
First Ever Youth Fest in Ghana
Some say they are our future. Others say the future depends on them and the young people themselves say, their future is now. Whatever the saying, it is clear that as a country, continent and the... Read more
Demographic Dividend Roadmaps launched in Ghana
The President of the Republic of Ghana H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched the AU roadmap and his own government’s strategic document on harnessing the Demographic Dividend in Ghana and... Read more
“I will mobilise Political support to end Harmful Traditional Practices,” says First Lady of Ghana Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo
First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo said she would mobilise for political support to end harmful traditional practices. She was speaking as the Guest of Honour at the opening... Read more
UNFPA Regional Director commends Ghana, and pledges support for the Gender and Development Initiative for Africa
The Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for West and Central Africa has commended the President of Ghana for launching the Gender and Development Initiative for Africa (... Read more
Sex education should start from home says Deputy Gender Minister
Nurturing a child starts from the home since that is the child’s first place of shelter, love and protection. The home is where laying the ground work for an emotionally healthy adulthood begins... Read more
UNFPA Representative and Her Excellency Samira Bawumia the Second Lady agreed they have a lot in common to do for young people in Ghana
The UNFPA Representative for Ghana Mr. Niyi Ojuolape on assumption of duty in Ghana paid a courtesy call on HE Samira Bawumia, the wife of the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana on the 24 of... Read more
“We all have roles to play in curbing maternal mortality and morbidity” says Stephanie Linus
Mrs. Stephanie Linus, the Nigerian icon and actress who is also the UNFPA regional ambassador for maternal health said everyone has a role to play in curbing maternal mortality and morbidity on the... Read more