Sung Foundation successfully concluded Phase I of the INUA PAGBA Project with a Policy Dialogue Roundtable held in the Mion District, bringing together Government Institutions, Traditional Authorities, Civil Society Organizations, Assembly Members, Persons with Disabilities, and Women leaders to strengthen collaboration and sustain efforts towards gender justice and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV).
The roundtable served as the project’s final activity and provided a platform for key stakeholders to reflect on lessons from implementation, discuss persistent challenges, and identify practical strategies for sustaining the gains made within the implementing communities.
The event brought together representatives from the Mion District Assembly, the Ghana Health Service, the Ghana Education Service, the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, the Department of Gender, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), the National Youth Authority, the Ghana Police Service, Traditional and Religious leaders, Civil Society Organizations, Assembly Members, Persons with Disabilities, and Women leaders.
Participants engaged in insightful discussions on three key thematic areas:
- Understanding the State of Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices in the District
- Women’s Leadership and Participation in Community Decision Making
- Strengthening Community By-Laws and Accountability Mechanisms
The technical sessions were facilitated by the Gender Desk Officer and representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, who shared their expertise, encouraged meaningful dialogue, and led discussions on strengthening district and community responses to gender-based violence.
The interactive sessions enabled participants to openly discuss institutional and community-level challenges, share experiences, and propose practical recommendations to improve collaboration, referral systems, accountability, and community protection mechanisms.
A key outcome of the dialogue was the renewed commitment from participating institutions, traditional authorities, and community leaders to continue working together in advancing gender justice, promoting women’s leadership, strengthening community by-laws, and sustaining efforts to prevent gender-based violence beyond the lifespan of the project.
As Phase I of the INUA PAGBA Project comes to a close, Sung Foundation expresses its sincere appreciation to the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) for its support, as well as to all stakeholders and community members whose collaboration made the project a success.
The Foundation remains committed to building on these partnerships and supporting initiatives that promote safer, more inclusive communities where women and girls can live with dignity, equality, and freedom from violence.
