INVEST IN WOMEN AS AGENTS OF CHANGE
The celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) serves as a critical platform to elevate the voices of women who have borne the brunt of conflict and displacement and continue to act as agents of peace and transformation. This year’s theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” underscores the critical link between empowering women and girls and […]
3rd Kofi Annan Peace & Security Forum Held In Accra
Widespread violence in the ECOWAS sub-region have fueled migration crisis as a result of increasing vulnerabilities, Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo has said. Addressing the third edition of the Kofi Annan Peace and Security Forum (KAPS) in Accra on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, President Akufo-Addo stressed the urgency of finding solutions through regional cooperation. “The region […]
Kofi Annan Peace & Security (KAPS) Forum 2024 Launched
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) is hosting the third edition of the Kofi Annan Peace and Security Forum (KAPS Forum), a high-level event focused on migration, conflict, and societal resilience in Africa. Scheduled for February 28-29, 2024, the forum will bring together leading experts in migration, security, and conflict resolution to address […]
EU & GIZ donate IT equipment to boost peacekeeping training at KAIPTC
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) received a significant boost in its technological capabilities with generous donations from the European Union (EU) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The donation is part of a wider initiative under the ECOWAS Peace and Security Architecture and Operations project which is funded […]
KAIPTC continues capacity building initiatives to combat violent extremism and small arms diversions in West Africa
(9th February, 2023) Accra, Ghana: The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), with support from the Japanese Government, and in collaboration with the UNDP, has organized a capacity building course in Cotonou, Benin. The initiative seeks to address the growing challenges of violent extremism, radicalization, and small arms diversions in the Sahel and adjacent […]
Deploying A Diversity Of Personnel is Essential to The Success of any Mission
The final phase of the Military Observers Course (MILOBS) is currently ongoing at the Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Center (KAIPTC). The course which is funded by Global Affairs Canada is part of continuous efforts to address the challenges of under deployment of female officers in UN Peace Operations as well as to enable […]
2nd Phase of Migration Management Course commences At The KAIPTC
The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in collaboration with the Swiss Government and the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), has commenced a two-week Migration Management Course for 28 West African practitioners from Immigration, Academic Institutions, Police, Media, Gender Protection Units, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Diaspora Unit), Ministry of Interior and Ministry of […]
1st Consultative Meeting Held to Develop Ghana’s National Action Plan on Youth Peace and Security
In a pivotal moment for the nation’s commitment to empowering its youth, stakeholders have commenced the development of a National Action Plan (NAP) on Youth, Peace, and Security. The initiative, led by the Women, Youth, Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI) of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in partnership with the National Youth […]
KAIPTC Equips Leaders for Multidimensional Peace Operations
A two-weeks course on Multidimensional Peace Operations (MPO) designed to equip participants with operational-level knowledge and skills in line with efforts to bolster regional peace efforts has opened at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra on Monday, January 29, 2024. The MPO which delves into planning, coordinating, and conducting multidimensional peace operations aims […]
Countering Disinformation in Africa’s Digital Age: KAIPTC, WYPSI Convene Key Players to Equip Youth for Peacebuilding.
A recent webinar hosted by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and the Women, Youth Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI) of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has highlighted the significant threat that disinformation poses to peace and security across Africa, particularly during elections. The event on the theme, “Combating Disinformation: Empowering African Youth […]
