KAIPTC Launches Revised Gender Policy to Strengthen Equality and Inclusion

Accra, Ghana (March 14, 2025) – The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to gender equality with the launch of its revised Gender Policy. Spearheaded through the Women, Youth, Peace, and Security Institute (WYPSI), the policy aligns with KAIPTC’s Strategic Objectives Plan (2024-2028) and reinforces […]
KAIPTC Commandant Honoured with TUDEC Peace Award

Accra, Ghana (12th March, 2025) The Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Major General Richard Addo Gyane, has been honoured with the TUDEC Peace Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to peace, security, and unity. The award was conferred at TUDEC’s 13th Dialogue & Peace Iftar Dinner, held in Accra, […]
KAIPTC Commandant Meets Swiss Counterparts to Boost Regional Security and Development

(Geneva, Switzerland, 10th March 2025) – Major General Richard Addo Gyane, Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), joined a high-level Ghanaian delegation from 3rd to 6th March 2025 for a series of strategic engagements in Switzerland. The four-day working visit demonstrated KAIPTC’s commitment to shaping peace and security across Africa, reinforcing […]
KAIPTC Equips Observers to Strengthen Democracy in Africa

(Accra: 10th March, 2025) The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has launched its latest Election Observation Training program, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening democratic processes across Africa. The initiative provides participants with essential skills and knowledge to effectively observe and assess electoral processes, ensuring transparency, fairness, and credibility in elections. Speaking at the […]
KAIPTC Hosts Delegation from the European Centre for Migration and Development

The Centre was honored to host a delegation from the European Centre for Migration and Development. The visit provided an invaluable opportunity to showcase KAIPTC’s impactful programs and discuss its role in strengthening regional capacity to tackle pressing security challenges across Africa. Discussions focused on: The engagement underscored KAIPTC’s commitment to fostering informed dialogue and […]
Regional Seminar Concludes with Renewed Commitment to Strengthening the Accra Initiative

Abuja, Nigeria (26-27 February, 2025) –In an era where insecurity threatens progress, regional cooperation remains our strongest asset. The 2-Day Regional Seminar on Strengthening Capacities for the Accra Initiative (AI) concluded in Abuja, Nigeria, reaffirming the unwavering commitment of West African nations to combat terrorism and violent extremism. Hosted by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre and […]
WYPSI at KAIPTC Strengthens AU’s Gender-Responsive Monitoring in Peace Support Operations

Accra, Ghana (25th February, 2025) The Women, Youth, Peace, and Security Institute (WYPSI) at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has reinforced its commitment to advancing gender equality in peace operations by contributing to a groundbreaking initiative aimed at strengthening gender-responsive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) within African Union (AU) Peace Support Operations (PSOs). […]
KAIPTC Enhances Gender Mainstreaming Capacity

The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in collaboration with the Women, Youth, Peace, and Security Institute (WYPSI), is excited to launch a workshop on “Enhancing the Capacity of KAIPTC Gender Focal Points to Mainstream Gender.” As the world commemorates the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, […]
Germany Strengthens Partnership with Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre

A German defence delegation, led by General Mathias J. Schallnus on his first visit to Africa, met with the management of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) to learn more about the Centre’s work in peacekeeping training and capacity building. The visit highlighted Germany’s growing interest in strengthening its partnership with Ghana in […]
STUDY TOUR: KNUST E-LEARNING CENTRE. Strengthening Partnerships for Digital Learning Excellence!

A team from KAIPTC embarked on a two-day study tour at the KNUST E-Learning Centre KNUST E-LEARNING CENTRE to explore innovative approaches to online education, advanced digital learning technologies and best practices. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange ideas and identify areas for future collaborations between KAIPTC and KNUST in the evolving digital learning […]