The National Peace Council, in collaboration with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), has organized a two-day workshop to train security sector actors on the Responsibility to Protect (R2P) principle. The training brought together personnel from the Ghana Immigration Service, Fire Service, Police Service, Military, and Prison Service.
Speaking at the event, Alisa Afusah Mogre, Program Manager for Youth, Peacebuilding, and Social Cohesion, highlighted that the training is designed for selected individuals and security service actors. She noted that it forms part of a broader initiative under the Prevention of Violent Extremism Through Social Accountability (POVASA) project.
“The project runs for three years. The first phase was completed in 2023, and the second phase, which started in January 2024, will continue until 2026. The goal is to enhance trust and relations between security service actors and civilians in Ghana, focusing on the five northern regions,” she stated.
Mr. Frank Wilson Bodza, Deputy Director in charge of Conflict Management at the National Peace Council, emphasized that the training aims to build trust and consensus between civilians and security personnel in efforts to prevent violent extremism in Ghana.
“At the Peace Council, we use soft approaches to resolve and manage conflicts. We do not have arms or weapons; instead, our strategy involves negotiation, mediation, and what some call ‘backdoor diplomacy,’” he explained.
The training seeks to equip security personnel with the necessary skills to foster cooperation with communities, ultimately contributing to national peace and security.
Source:Fiilafmonline/Walkiyatu Issahaku
