Damongo: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Savannah Regional Peace Council, has successfully conducted a three-day capacity-building workshop in Damongo. This initiative aims to bolster women's roles in peacebuilding, decision-making, and local governance within the West Gonja Municipality in the Savannah Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop was conducted with support from the Governments of Denmark and Luxembourg and brought together 50 women from various communities and organizations in the region. The training, titled 'Training of Women Groups to Enhance their Peacebuilding, Early Warning and other Conflict Resolution Capacities,' sought to advocate for women's participation and inclusion in local governance and peacebuilding efforts.
Ms. Melody Azinim, Peace and Governance Analyst at UNDP, addressed the participants during the workshop, emphasizing that this event was part of broader efforts under the 'Boosting Women's Economic Resilience and Inclusion in Decision-Making and Peacebuilding in Ghana' project. She noted the pressing issue of women's underrepresentation in leadership, governance, and peace processes, despite being significantly impacted during conflicts.
Ms. Azinim stressed the vital roles women play in society when they receive adequate support from the grassroots level while acknowledging the societal challenges that impede women's participation in leadership roles. She expressed optimism that the training would empower more women to overcome cultural barriers and take on leadership roles.
The project is currently being implemented in two districts, West Gonja in the Savannah Region and Lambussie in the Upper West Region, and has supported several communities with livelihood programs, particularly in agro-processing and dry-season farming.
