Schools Sensitization Campaign on Career Opportunities within The Ghana Armed Forces
In support of the implementation of the Elsie Initiative Fund project, the WYPSI and Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) team visited seven schools in the Volta Region in Ghana to raise awareness about career opportunities within the Ghana Armed Forces. The schools included, Mawuli, EPC Mawuko Girls, Ola Girls Senior High, Zion College, Anlo Senior High, […]
Elsie Initiative Fund Project KAIPTC – WYPSI Drives Gender Equality In Ghana Armed Forces With New Gender Policy
As part of its technical support for Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) under the Elsie Initiative, the KAIPTC through its Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI) successfully facilitated the development of the first-ever GAF Gender Policy. This policy was launched on March 15, 2024. This groundbreaking initiative represents a significant milestone in promoting gender equality […]
Maiden Editors’ Forum held with Funding from the Norwegian Government
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) held its maiden Editors’ Forum with the aim of strengthening ties with the media and raising awareness of the Center’s role in promoting peace and security in Africa. The forum comes amidst the celebration of KAIPTC’s 20th anniversary this year, of which a year-long celebration is being […]
KAIPTC Launches Strategic Plan
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has unveiled a new five-year strategic plan to solidify its position as a leading force in African peace and security. The plan, launched on April 25, 2024, emphasizes training, research, education, and policy development to tackle the continent’s pressing security issues. Building on its successful past, KAIPTC’s […]
KAIPTC Promotes Newly Developed Code of Practice to Tackle The Critical Gender Gap In The Maritime Security Sector In West and Central Africa.
Officials of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) have held bilateral meetings with key stakeholders in Cameroon to promote a newly developed Code of Practice aimed to tackle the critical gender gap in the maritime security sector in West and Central Africa. This code which emphasizes the crucial role women can play aims […]
Impact Stories Up-Close With Alumni
Migration issues are undoubtedly pertinent to KAIPTC and its partners, as evidenced by the theme of this year’s flagship KAPS Forum. In this interview, a KAIPTC alumnus who participated in the 2024 Migration Management Course sponsored by the Government of Switzerland shares some perspectives about the course. Juliana Adama Vandy is the Strategic Communications Adviser […]
Pilot And Review Of The Ghana Armed Force Gender Advisors And Gender Focal Persons Online Courses
The KAIPTC eLearning team and the Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI) conducted a pilot and review session with selected Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Gender Advisors and Focal Persons at the Centre on January 15, 2024 to provide initial assessment and evaluation of the newly developed Gender Advisors and Gender Focal Persons courses for […]
KAIPTC’S Election Related Training Programmers And Initiatives Ahead Of Upcoming Elections In 2024
Driven by the mandate to foster peace and stability on the continent, KAIPTC has incorporated comprehensive programmes aimed at preparing election stakeholders, political parties and citizens of Ghana and other African countries for upcoming elections in 2024. These programmes are designed to build the capacity, educate voters and promote good practices and conducts before, during […]
The Ghana Armed Forces
The team, which commenced the sensitization activities on February 18, 2024, met with the Volta Regional Director General of Education, Francis Yao Agbemadi and briefed him on the project’s objectives. Mr. Agbemadi expressed his full support for the initiative and facilitated arrangements with school authorities. These sessions reached a total of 1,417 students, focused on […]
Stakeholder Consultative Meeting With Key Actors To Assess Youth Participation In Leadership And Peacebuilding In Kenya
A delegation from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), led by Major General (Maj Gen) Richard Addo Gyane, conducted a 5-day visit to Nairobi, Kenya, from March 4th – 8th, 2024. This visit was part of the project titled, “Deepening the Role of Women and Youth in the Implementation of Women and Youth […]
