Sung Foundation successfully convened the first Policy Dialogue Roundtable under the INUA PAGBA Project, bringing together government institutions, traditional authorities, civil society organizations, community leaders, persons with disabilities, and women representatives from implementing communities in the Yendi Municipality.
The roundtable formed part of the project’s sustainability strategy, creating a platform for key stakeholders to reflect on progress made, strengthen collaboration, and identify practical actions to sustain efforts in promoting gender justice and preventing gender-based violence (GBV) beyond the life of the project.
The event attracted representatives from the Ghana Health Service, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Department of Social Welfare, the Gender Desk Office, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU), Assembly Members, traditional authorities, and women leaders from participating communities.
Participants engaged in insightful presentations and interactive 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
Facilitated by representatives from key stakeholder institutions, the sessions encouraged participants to examine existing challenges, share practical experiences, and explore opportunities for strengthening institutional collaboration and community-led responses to GBV.
A key highlight of the roundtable was the group work session, where participants openly discussed barriers affecting effective prevention and response to gender-based violence within their respective institutions and communities. They collectively proposed practical recommendations aimed at improving coordination, strengthening referral systems, enhancing community awareness, and reinforcing accountability mechanisms.
The dialogue concluded with a pledge session, during which participating institutions and stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to championing gender justice and supporting community efforts to prevent gender-based violence, promote women’s leadership, and protect the rights of women and girls.
The successful roundtable reaffirmed that addressing GBV requires collective action and sustained partnerships. Through the INUA PAGBA Project, Sung Foundation continues to foster collaboration among government institutions, traditional authorities, and communities to build safer, more inclusive, and more resilient societies where women and girls can thrive.