The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through the Domestic Violence Secretariat, convened a National Stakeholders’ Meeting to engage key actors on coordinated strategies for addressing Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (D/SGBV) in Ghana.
The engagement brought together stakeholders from government agencies, non-governmental organisations, and other relevant institutions whose mandates are central to the prevention of violence, protection of survivors, and the strengthening of national response mechanisms. The meeting forms part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to promote multi-sectoral collaboration and enhance collective action in addressing D/SGBV.
In her welcome address, the Head of the Domestic Violence Secretariat, Madam Malonin Asibi, underscored the importance of adopting a survivor-centred approach in all interventions, stressing the need to prioritise the safety, dignity, and rights of survivors.
Presentations were delivered by the Domestic Violence Secretariat, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), focusing on institutional mandates, ongoing interventions, key achievements, and challenges in preventing and responding to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
Additional presentations from Regional Directors of Gender, representatives of state agencies, and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) highlighted ongoing interventions at the regional and community levels. While some institutions reported steady progress in implementation, others identified funding constraints and limited human resources as challenges affecting service delivery.
During the plenary discussions, participants reflected on the issues raised and emphasised the need for strengthened coordination, improved information sharing, and sustained collaboration to advance survivor centred, responsive, and effective interventions to address Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Ghana.
