Great to see women in Janshegu transforming livelihoods

Glad to commission new Shea processing machines to reduce the burden for 100 women in N/R of🇬🇭. More income & time saved=better lives. Thanks to Ahunna Eziakonwa for championing tech to empower women 4 resilient communities

Achieving the #SDGs requires a collective approach to shape dev interventions.

In our latest UN Human Security Unit #FORESTOkyeman bulletin, see how UNinGhana is working together to advance⤵️
✅env't
✅education
✅health
in Akyem Abuakwa in the E/R of🇬🇭

More➡️bit.ly/3Vnzdkd

“UNFPA will support the govt of Ghana to build a nation where trust, inclusion, and social cohesion thrive, and violent extremism has no place”~ noted Dr. Wilfred Ochan, UNFPAGhana’s Country Representative at the launch of the #PBF project

“Tackling violent extremism requires addressing its root causes. The #PBF project is a positive step towards addressing the challenges that threaten peace in Northern🇬🇭, & help promote peace & stability for all”~Hon Shani A. Shaibu, Northern Regional Min @ the #PBF project launch

'Women & youth hold the power to prevent violence. With this new project launched, UN Development will work with it partners to equip women & youth in the selected regions with the tools needed to foster peace for a safer🌍' ~angela lusigi our Res Rep during the launch of the #PBF project

Forging partnership for #Peace is key for the #SDGs

Together with UNFPA Ghana, we join our partners to launch the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund project to address root causes of conflicts & vulnerabilities to violent extremism in Upper West & East & North-East Regions of Northern🇬🇭
#PBF

Traditional & Religious leaders play a key role in the promotion of peace in🇬🇭.

Under our Peacebuilding Fund Project, we join National Peace Council, Ghana to engage some trad & religious leaders in Bawku West & Garu Districts in the Upper East Region🇬🇭to use their platform to promote #Peace

'This Media training on fact checking has been of great benefit to me. I want to commend UNDP Ghana & Media Foundation for West Africa for the timeliness of this training. It's important for us Journalists to curb sensationalism in our work' Regina Suwle, Project lead, Radio Progress Upper West Region🇬🇭

Forging partnerships with diverse stakeholders, ensures sustained dedication & efforts towards achieving the #SDGs .

Fruitful discussions with a team from World Vision Ghana to explore collaborations aimed at achieving the SDGs in 🇬🇭.

Our media kick start today's training session with a group work to sharpen their skills in⤵️

✅developing effective workplans with #peace messaging
✅fact-based reporting techniques
✅understanding the importance of media accountability in promoting truth for peaceful society

Protecting our future requires collective action & sustainable finance.

I met with UNDP Climate & Forests Team to discuss #LEAF Coalition & innovative climate finance. @UNDP’s support to🇬🇭’s performance based payments supports communities & value retention from standing forests #ClimateAction

In a world where information spreads rapidly, responsible journalism is key.

We continue our media training in Tamale, Northern Region🇬🇭with Media Foundation for West Africa. We are engaging journalists on how to fact check their information before publishing to prevent misinformation.

'Media acts as a source of info & influences public through its perspectives. Therefore, in their reporting, they must ensure
✅accuracy
✅fairness &
✅transparency
to ensure balanced reporting'~George Sarpong, Exe Sec- Nat Media Commission at our media training on hate speech

'As we approach #Ghana 's elections, it's crucial we address the spread of hate speech & disinformation. UNDP remains committed to working with partners including the media to promote fact-based reporting to promote peace', noted EDWARD AMPRATWUM at our Media training.

Media plays a vital role in shaping public discourse & promoting peace and must be equipped to report with accuracy.

Media training ongoing with Media Foundation for West Africa to equip our media partners to report effective fact-based conflict-sensitive information to promote #Peace .

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Happy #AfricaDay !

Today, I celebrate Africa's rich hand-woven textiles from #Ghana popularly known as 'Kente'. My cloth made by weavers in Savelugu honors #African heritage and supports creative craftsmen and women who are keeping ancient traditions alive.

#AU
#AfricaDay 2024

What a great way to celebrate #AfricaDay !

Today, I join UNDP Ghana staff to celebrate #AfricaDay . This cooking competition truly showcases Africa’s diverse food and rich traditions #forpeopleforplanet .

Africa's natural foods offer a wealth of health benefits!

Savoring the taste of our traditional dishes inspires me to protect our #FoodSystems towards achieving the #SDGs especially goal #SDG2 ; #Zerohunger

#AfricaDay

Congratulations to all our team members for gracing our #AfricaDay cooking competition.

We saw resilience, we saw grit and we saw passion.

Let’s keep the momentum for #SDGs acceleration in Ghana.