Danish Government Supports Launch of Code of Practice for Women in Maritime Security by KAIPTC and SEPCIM AEM
(4th July, 2024) Accra, Ghana: With the generous support of the Danish Government, the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), in collaboration with the Permanent Secretariat of the Inter-ministerial Committee of the State Action at Sea – Le Secrétariat Permanent du Comité Interministériel de l’Action de l’État en Mer (SEPCIM AEM), launched the Code […]
Addressing Challenges of Global Peace & Security Requires Agile, Adaptive Strategies – Major General Gyane
In a critical address at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Major General Richard Addo Gyane, Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), highlighted the urgent need for agile, adaptive, and effective strategies to address global peace and security challenges. Major General Gyane emphasized that the African peace and security landscape […]
Commandant of KAIPTC to Speak at High-Level Seminar and Expert Symposium at UN Headquarters
The United Nations Headquarters will host a high-level seminar and expert symposium on the theme: “Preparing and Building for the Future: Pathways Towards More Nimble, Adaptive and Effective Peacekeeping.” This event, which will come off on Friday, May 31, 2024, in New York, coincides with the International Day of UN Peacekeeping, and is expected to […]
KAIPTC Joins Global Dialogue at the 17th International eLearning Conference in Rwanda
(Kigali, Rwanda. 28th May, 2024) – The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) is honored to participate in the 17th International Conference & Exhibition on ICT for Education, Training & Skills Development. This prestigious event takes place at the Kigali Convention Center in Rwanda from 28th to 31st May 2024, under the theme “Education […]
Denmark-Supported Maritime Course Ends
Key stakeholders in the protection of the West African maritime environment have completed a three-day training on maritime domain awareness. This program, organized by the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), brought together 24 participants from the navies, air forces, and coast guards of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Funded by the Danish […]
Empowering Female Leadership in Peace and Security: A Women in Peace and Security Mentoring Course
The Women in Peace and Security Mentoring Course, under the framework of the Inspiring African Women in Peace and Security Programme, an initiative designed to equip female leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to champion increased female leadership in peace and security, was recently held at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC). […]
ECOWAS Commission organizes a Course on Protection of Civilians in Peace Support Operations
20 May 2024, Accra Ghana – The ECOWAS Commission today launched the Pilot Course on Protection of Civilians in Peace Support Operations at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), with the financial support of the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). This collaborative human capacity-building […]
KAIPTC WYPSI Teams Confer With Ghana’s Ambassador To Benin
Officials from the Women Youth Peace and Security Institute (WYPSI) of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Her Excellency Christine Churcher. The team, which is conducting a training program on the prevention of Gender-Based Violence in Benin for local actors from […]
KAIPTC Trains Local Leaders in Benin to Combat Gender Based Violence
A five-day training to equip local actors in West and Central Africa with the skills to combat gender-based violence (GBV) has been held in Cotonou, Benin. The programme organized by the Women, Youth Peace and Security Institute of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) with funding from the Sweden International Development Agency (SIDA). […]
Empowering Women in Maritime Security is Non-Negotiable, says Air Commodore David Akrong, Deputy Commandant of KAIPTC
Air Commodore David Akrong, the Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) says “empowering women in maritime security is non-negotiable” as that will ensure inclusive and sustainable development. He said empowering women in the maritime security sector was crucial for promoting gender equality and enhancing operational effectiveness. Air Cdre Akrong, who […]
