FOSDA and Partners Convene Stakeholder Dialogue on the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons
On 26 May 2026, FOSDA, in partnership with the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), convened a high-level Stakeholder Dialogue on the United Nations Programme of Action (UNPoA) on Small Arms and Light Weapons at the Alisa Hotel in Accra.
The forum brought together community advocates, security officials, academic researchers, policymakers, and international partners for a robust and candid discussion on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Ghana. Participants critically assessed the current security landscape, examined emerging challenges, and explored collaborative strategies to strengthen arms control, enhance community safety, and advance sustainable peace and development.
FOSDA and Partners Lead Strategic Push to Strengthen Monitoring of Ghana’s Women, Peace and Security Commitments Through the AU-CRF
On 21–22 May 2026, FOSDA, in partnership with UNDP, KAIPTC (WYPSI), and UNOWAS, convened a two-day advocacy and capacity-building programme on the African Union Continental Results Framework (AU-CRF) for monitoring the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Held at the UNDP premises in Accra, the workshop brought together members of the Ghana Chapter of the UNOWAS Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security (WGWYPS) and key civil society networks. Drawing on findings from its independent monitoring of the Ghana National Action Plan (GHANAP II), FOSDA played a key technical role in strengthening participants’ capacity to track progress, promote accountability, and advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Ghana.
FOSDA and Partners Take Over the Airwaves to Champion Women’s Roles in Peace and Disarmament
From 21–25 May 2026, in commemoration of the International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament, FOSDA, together with the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, the FOSDA Monitoring GHANAP Coalition, the Women Mediators Network of Ghana (WOMNet), and the UNOWAS Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security, undertook a nationwide media advocacy campaign to amplify the role of women in peacebuilding and security. The campaign featured four media engagements across both regional and national platforms, including appearances on Zaa Radio’s Morning Hour Show and Zaa TV’s Issues of Today in Tamale, as well as GTV’s Breakfast Show and Women’s Voice in Accra. Through these discussions, stakeholders raised awareness of the critical contributions women make to peace and security processes and called for greater investment and support to ensure their meaningful participation in building sustainable peace.
FOSDA Joins the Global Community to Commemorate the International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament
On 24 May 2026, in commemoration of the International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament, the Foundation for Security and Development in Africa (FOSDA) joined the global community in recognizing the critical role women play in advancing peace, disarmament, and human security. Together with the GHANAP II Coalition, the Women Mediators Network of Ghana (WOMNET), the UNOWAS Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security (WGWYPS), and NOPSWECO, FOSDA used the occasion to highlight the indispensable contributions of women to conflict prevention, mediation, and community security. Drawing on findings from its monitoring of the Ghana National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 (GHANAP II), FOSDA emphasized that while awareness and commitment to the Women, Peace and Security agenda have increased, the absence of a dedicated national budget continues to hinder effective implementation. The commemoration therefore served as a call for a shift from symbolic inclusion to meaningful financial investment, ensuring that women have the resources and institutional support needed to sustain their vital contributions to peacebuilding, disarmament, and national security.
FOSDA and Misornu Partner National Cadet Corps to Advance Youth-Led Security and Safe Schools in Ghana
FOSDA’s National Media Monitoring Center released its latest statistical update in March 2026, offering a data-driven look at the security landscape across Ghana. The report identified 69 violent incidents in the preceding month, with a notable concentration of activity in the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Central regions. The monitoring categorized these incidents into physical, economic, and gun-related violence, providing security agencies and researchers with a clear map of national “hotspots.” This ongoing data collection is a cornerstone of FOSDA’s “Watchdog” role, providing the evidence needed to advocate for early-warning systems and more effective community policing. Understanding these trends is the first step in preventing the escalation of social tensions into full-scale communal conflict.