Ghana Peace Council calls for investment in youth education
Ghana's National Peace Council organized a peace march to advocate for youth education and the development of critical thinking skills. The initiative aims to empower young people to resolve conflicts through dialogue rather than violence.
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Investing in youth education is a key strategy for long-term social stability and conflict prevention in developing nations.
--> Ghana’s National Peace Council has called for greater investment in youth education, the development of tolerance, critical thinking, and the ability to promote peace and prevent violence. Janet Sarni-Kuma, the Council’s Director of Capacity Development and Public Engagement, made the statement in Accra on September 26, MyJoyOnline reports.
The appeal was made during a 4.2-kilometre Peace March timed to coincide with the 2026 International Day of Peace. Participants walked from Accra Girls Senior High School along the Olusegun Obasanjo and Hilla Limann highways, as well as through the Maamobi, Kawukudi and Nima areas. The event concluded with a gala at the Accra High School field.
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